Vitamins & nutrition
Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity (UIBC)
About
Measures the unsaturated (latent) iron-binding capacity of blood. Used with iron studies to assess iron metabolism.
Preparation
Do not eat for 8 hours before the test; still water is allowed. Stop iron-containing medications 72 hours before the test. Avoid physical and emotional stress and do not smoke for 30 minutes before the test.