FERRITIN Serum/Plasma

Test Code
FERT


CPT Codes
82728

Preferred Specimen
 Light Green (Lithium) Gel or Gold Top Tube


Specimen Stability
7 days


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of ferritin in human serum used to aid in the diagnosis of diseases affecting iron metabolism such as hemochromatosis and iron deficiency anemia.




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.