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FERRITIN
MessageCentrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Test Code
FERR
CPT Codes
82728
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells within 2 hours.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- 15-30°C up to 8 hours
- Frozen samples are stable
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
- M: 24-336 ng/mL
- F: 11-307 ng/mL
Clinical Significance
Differentiate the diagnosis of microcytic anemia, iron storage diseases, and iron metabolism
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)
Last Updated: June 8, 2023