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HelpTest Code IRONS Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
| IRONS |
Methodology
| Profile Information | |
|---|---|
| Iron | Iron Binding Capacity |
| Transferrin | Percent Saturation |
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
3. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
3. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83540 Iron (HH Bill Code 0205132)
84460 Transferrin (HH Bill Code 0205540)
Reference Values
IRON
35-150 µg/dL
TOTAL IRON-BINDING CAPACITY
250-450 µg/dL
PERCENT SATURATION
15-55%
TRANSFERRIN
180-329 mg/dL