Ferritin

Test Code
LAB68


Alias/See Also
1231100132


CPT Codes
82728

Includes
FERRITIN


Preferred Specimen
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: Gold/SST (Gel separator preferred)


Minimum Volume
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: 1.0 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold/SST (Gold Serum separator tube)


Instructions
NO GREEN TOP SODIUM HEPARIN. NO ALCOHOL PAD may be used for collection.
Must be centrifuged within 2 hours after collection and pulled off cells.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: <24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
Males:
18.0-300.0 ng/mL
Females:
9.0-150.0 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY HEBER SPRINGS LABORATORY FORT SMITH LABORATORY NORTH LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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