Test Code LAB1913 Ferritin
Aliases
FER
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin (Preferred)
Gold Top Tube-SST
Red Top Tube-Plain
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1.5mL
Minimum: 0.6mL
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 5 days
TAT
Routine: 150 minutes
STAT: 90 minutes
Test Components
Ferritin
Reference Range
Contact lab for reference range.
CPT
82728
Performing Section
Chemistry