Test 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.