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HelpTest Code LAB68 Ferritin
Useful For
- Early detection of iron-deficient anemias
- Iron overload screening
- Monitoring pregnant females, renal dialysis patients, and certain malignancies
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Rejection: Hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Reference Values
Men: 30-400 ng/mL
Women: 13-150 ng/mL
Additional Information
- Expected values for ferritin concentrations in clinically healthy subjects are strongly dependent upon age and sex.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82728