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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