Ferritin

Overview

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

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-AND-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 48 Hours
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

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
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01481267


CPT Coding

82728


Medical Necessity May Apply