Iron, % Saturation, TIBC, Ferritin

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2352
  • Soft Test Code:
  • IDP
Alternate Names
  • Iron Deficiency Panel
  • Microcytic Anemia
  • Transferrin Saturation %
Included Tests

Ferritin; Iron (Fe); % Saturation; TIBC; UIBC


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Overview

Specimens stable 1 hour unspun

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

2.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 1 hour of collection


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 48 Hours
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Iron       

Male: 47 - 149 ug/dL  

Female: 39 - 145 ug/dL 

UIBC

110 - 370 ug/dL

TIBC

Male: 260 - 400 ug/dL

Female: 260 - 445 ug/dL

% Saturation

20 - 55%

Ferritin

20 - 324 ng/mL


Methodology:
  • Multiple - Based on Individual Components
Documentation

Patients treated with metal-binding drugs (e.g. deferoxamine) may have depressed iron values, as chelated iron may not properly react in the iron assay.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01481267, 01420020, 01423550


CPT Coding

82728, 83540, 83550


Medical Necessity May Apply