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Unsaturated Iron-binding capacity

Categories

  • Chemistry
  • Health Assessment and Safety

General Information

Name Information
Code:T815
Matrix:Serum
Application:Insurance Risk Assessment, Wellness
Turnaround Time:Daily
Analytical - Method:Direct determination with FerroZine
Units - Conventional:μg/dL

Specimen Information

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Minimum Volume:300 µL
Preferred Volume:500 µL
Rejection Criteria:

Improper labeling, improper sample handling, and wrong sample type.

Collection Instructions:

See “Blood Collection”

Collection Patient Preparation:Specimens should be collected in the morning to avoid low results due to diurnal variation
Container:Only the specimens listed below were tested and found acceptable. Serum (free from hemolysis and lipemia). Plasma (free from hemolysis and lipemia): Li‑heparin plasma. Li‑heparin plasma values are approximately 6 % lower than serum values.