Test Directory

Total Iron Binding Capacity

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

The sum of the serum iron and UIBC represents total iron‑binding capacity (TIBC). TIBC is a measurement for the maximum iron concentration that transferrin can bind.

Collection Information

Methodology

Calculation

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days Refrigerated: 7 days

Alias

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

Sex

#N/A

Units of Measure

Reference Range

Panic Range