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Ferritin

Test Code
FERI


CPT Codes
82728

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum.


Transport Container
Gold Top Tube/Serum Seperator Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature/Refrigerated


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Reference Range
Male:         30-400 ng/mL
Female:   13-150 ng/mL


Clinical Significance


Useful in the diagnosis of hypochromic, microcytic anemias. Decreased in iron deficiency anemia and increased in iron overload.






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