Iron Panel

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Iron Studies, TIBC, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin, Transferrin Saturation
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	IRNS2, IRNP2

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Assisting in the diagnosis and monitoring of iron-related diseases.

The Iron Panel consists of:
- Iron
- Transferrin
- Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
- Transferrin Saturation (calculated via Iron/TIBC)

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum, Plasma

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Draw (mL)

4.5 mL

Collection Requirements

Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Refer to Iron or Transferrin for specific information.

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Refer to Iron or Transferrin for specific information.

Test Availability

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

STAT Turnaround Time

1 hour

Routine Turnaround Time

3 hours

Reference Ranges

Iron: Refer to Iron
Transferrin: Refer to Transferrin
TIBC: 50 - 90 µmol/L
Transferrin Saturation: 0.10 - 0.40

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688