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Ferritin

Message
Day(s) Test Set UP: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
FER


CPT Codes
82728

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
Males:           17.9-464 ng/mL
Females:
<50 years:     6.24-137 ng/mL
>50 years:     11.1-264 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Used to aid in the diagnosis of diseases affecting iron metabolism such as hemochromatosis (iron overload) and iron deficiency anemia.



Last Updated: January 30, 2013


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