Ferritin

Test Code

FERRITIN

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Gold Top Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 12 months

Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M-F

Report Available

TAT 1-7 days

Reference Range

Gender	Reference range	Units
Male	20 - 300	ng/mL
Female	10 - 200	ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Useful in the diagnosis of hypochromic, microcytic anemias. Decreased in iron deficiency anemia and increased in iron overload.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Diane Robert BR 774-826-2294
Alternate contact: Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092

Last Updated: May 17, 2022

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