Full details for "Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)". | |
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Name |
Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC) |
Alternative name/Profile |
Iron Studies |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Iron overload |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5ml - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
1 day |
Availability |
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Notes |
Haemolysis may invalidate Serum UIBC and iron are determined in the iron studies profile, which also includes calculation of total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin saturation. Raised transferrin saturation (> 45%) on a fasting sample could be consistent with possible iron accumulation, and complements serum ferritin in the investigation of iron overload. Samples taken into Lithium Heparin tubes will give values approximately 6% lower than samples taken into serum tubes.
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Related links |
UIBC
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Reference range |
20 - 66 µmol/L |
Last updated |
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:06:32 IST |