Unsaturated iron-binding capacity
(UIBC)
Sample type
Serum
Use
Along with other iron tests, to assess your body’s ability to transport iron in the blood; to help diagnose iron-deficiency or iron overload
Precautions
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Fasting (12 hours)
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Iron-containing supplements should be avoided for 24 hours prior to draw
Interfering factors
Haemolysis and Lipaemia cause interference in this assay.
the blood sample should not be hemolyzed. A fasting specimen is recommended. Bilirubin and lipemia offer no interference with UIBC
Pre analytical errors
1- Incorrect Analysis ordered
2- patents identification error
3- sample collection errors
Corrective action
1- Using appropriate technology.
2- Monitoring quality indicators in the lab.
3- Choosing appropriate products.
Post errors
1- Report delayed
2- incorrect interpretation
3- Sharing the results of patients or writing the result incorrectly.
Corrective action
1- Done Accurate Reports after doing tests
2- Assure that the prescribed preventive maintenance for the instruments is performed
3- Attention when delivered the results of patient and write them in the reports
Reference range
111 mcg/dL to 343 mcg/dL