FERRITIN

Test Code

FER (OE), F (LAB)

CPT Codes
82728

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1 mL (2mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for separation of serum or plasma and red cells WITHIN 2 HOURS.

Transport Container

GOLD Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

15-30°C up to 8 hours

Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoasssay (CIA)

Setup Schedule

Daily, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Limitations

Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

Reference Range

Female All Ages: Normal Range: 11.0-307.0 ng/mL Male All Ages: Normal Range: 23.9-336.0 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

The serum ferritin level is directly related to the amount of iron stored in human body. It decreased in iron deficiency anemia and increased in iron overload.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

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