FERRITIN

Test Code
LAB68


CPT Codes
82728

Preferred Specimen
One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric: One light green topmicrotainer


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red top tube, or gold top tube


Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours after collection


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Centrifuge within 2 hours after collection  
Ambient: 24 hours   Refrigerated: 7 days   Frozen: 12 months


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
Male: 20-300 ng/mL
Female: 5-200 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Diagnosing iron deficiency and iron-overload conditions


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.