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TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY, serum (087-0624) CPT 4 Code: 83550 Limited Coverage Test (NCD) Test Order Mnemonic: TIBC Lab: Clinical Chemistry Request Form: Routine Chemistry Form 1 Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting for 10-12 hours. Collection: Routine venipuncture; blood should be collected in the morning. Storage Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen to separate serum from red cells within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate the specimen at 2-8°C. Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis, improperly labeled specimen, specimen QNS. Availability: Samples are received 24 hrs per day at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough. Turnaround Time: Routine: 24 hours; STAT: 1 hour Specimen: Blood Volume: 7 mL blood Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL serum Container: SST (gel barrier) or red-topped tube Reference Ranges: 250 – 410 ug/dL Test Method: Rate Two Point Reviewed/revised Dec07. 2006 by P. Harris |
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