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Test Code FER FERRITIN

Important Note

24 hours before this blood test: Do not take any supplements containing biotin or Vitamin B7 which are commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements, and multi-vitamins.

Sufficient Biotin concentrations in serum can lead to falsely decreased results.

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay

Useful for the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron-overload conditions.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.

 

Alternate:

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.

 

Alternate:

Heparinized plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL) of Plasma

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

Males: 18-464 ng/mL

Females

<50 years: 6-132 ng/mL

≥50 years: 10-265 ng/mL

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82728

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate