FERRITIN

Test Code

LAB68

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

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.