- Test Name
- Iron binding capacity
- Aliases
- FEI; FE-IBC; Iron & IBC Panel
- Provincial Mnemonic
- IRIBCP
- LOINC Test Code
- 50190-8
- Description and Primary Use
- First line test for hemochromatosis screening in first degree relatives, or patients with unexplained liver disease. Not indicated for disease monitoring. Second line tests for anemia in patients with low hemoglobin and low ferritin.
- Reorder interval
- 28 Days
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Hemolyzed.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 3 and 4 Laboratories
- Last Updated
- 04-Sep-19