Ferritin
Test Code
FERR
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.3mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send frozen serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
24 hours at RT (15-25°C)
7 days refrigerated serum at 2-8°C
1 year frozen at -20°C
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Magnetic Immunoassay (CLIA)
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
FERR
Reference Interval
Human female: 11.0 - 306.8 ng/mL
Human male: 23.9 - 336.2 ng/mL
CPT Code
82728