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Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see SFEC / Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Useful For
Calculation of percent saturation
Reporting Name
Percent SaturationSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see SFEC / Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
14-50%
Method Description
This test calculates the percentage of iron saturation using results obtained from the serum iron measurement and calculated total iron binding capacity (TIBC). The following calculation is performed in the laboratory information system:
Percent saturation = (Iron [mcg/dL]/TIBC [mcg/dL]) x100
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | Percent Saturation | 2502-3 |