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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3040492 |
| NBS code | LBC07120 |
| Service code | 31270 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Yellow Top |
Additional information: Morning specimen is preferred.
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerate | 3 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | Alert/Reject |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
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Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
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Calculated Parameter
Transferrin Saturation: 15 – 50%
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Measurement of iron stores in iron deficiency anaemia and iron overload states such as haemochromatosis.
Update
Last updated 26/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
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Panel Information
Panel includes the following tests:
- Iron
- Ferritin
- Transferrin
- Total Iron Binding Capacity
- Transferrin Saturation