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HelpTest Code LAB829 Iron Binding Capacity (IBC)
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL serum or Lithium Heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.
Specimen Stability
3 days at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
260 - 445 ug/dL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Calculated from Transferrin
CPT Code
83550
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Devils Lake
- Crookston
Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
60 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt