Ferritin

Additional Information:

EPIC Test Name: FERRITIN

CPT Code(s):

82728

Collection Procedure:

Collect specimen in SST tube. Allow to clot. Centrifuge and store refrigerated. Transport to lab.

Specimen Requirements:

Specimen Type: Serum (preferred) or Plasma
Container/Tube: SST or Lithium Heparin (Green top)
Sample Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Refrigerate
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):

  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 2 weeks

Use:

This test aids in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and iron overload and is used to monitor the treatment of hemochromatosis.

Methodology:

Solid-phase, two-site chemiluminescent immunometric assay

Reported:

1-3 Business Days

Reference Values:

  • Males: 28 - 365 ng/mL
  • Females: 5 - 148 ng/mL

Performed:

Monday - Friday