UIBC
Test:
121
CPT:
83550
Synonyms
Unsaturated Iron-binding Capacity (UIBC)
Special Instructions
Expected Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Within 1 day
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.
Collection
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Severe hemolysis; improper labeling; improper collection; EDTA or oxalate plasma specimens
Test Details
Use
Aid in the evaluation of a number of conditions involving red cell production and destruction, iron metabolism, or iron transport