Iron Binding Capacity

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

IBC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0358

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

48 hours

Associated Tests

Synonyms

TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Additional Specimen Information

2 samples preferred for Waitakere (1 Heparin and 1 SST)

Last updated: 19/12/2025