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HelpTest Code SAT Percent Saturation
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
Method Name
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see SFEC / Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Calculation
Reporting Name
Percent SaturationSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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%
Interpretation
Percent saturation often exceeds 45% in hereditary hemochromatosis and 90% in advanced iron overload states.(2)
Percent saturation less than 16% is generally used to screen for iron deficiency, but a threshold of 20% is used in the presence of inflammation.(3)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | Percent Saturation | 2502-3 |