====Sample preparation for TIBC==== - [[Print examination wise worklist]] for TIBC. - Write sample Id on rough part of ependroff cup according to worklist. - Dispense 400 microliter **iron standard(500 microgram/dl)** in each ependroff cup. - Add 200 microliter sample in ependroff cup after matching sample ID written on ependroff with vacutte. - Incubate for 10 minutes. - Add 100 mg Mgco3 ependroff cup(stored in refrigerator). - Incubate for 20 minutes. - Centrifuge cups at 4500 RPM for 10 minutes after incubation. - After centrifugation , seperate supernatant in another ependroff cup. - Put cups as sample in Erba XL-640.