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