Test Code LAB0206326 Ferritin, Plasma or serum
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (lithium heparin)
Acceptable: Serum(Gold/SST, Red-Plain), (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Microtainer: 0.2 ml
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Males: 18-464 ng/mL
Females
≤50 years: 6-132 ng/mL
>50 years: 10-265 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82728