Ferritin

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB68
  • Soft Test Code:
  • FER

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin (preferred)
or 
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube 


Transport And Storage

7 days Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate from celles within 2 hours of collection


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

20 - 324 ng/mL


Methodology:
  • Chemiluminescence (CL)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01481267


CPT Coding

82728


Medical Necessity May Apply