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Test Code Fer Ferritin Level

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8ml
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple Top(K2/K3 EDTA)
  • Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

Female 7.3 – 270.7 ng/mL
Male 10.5 – 307.3 ng/mL

Reportable Units

ng/mL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 

Hemolysis Threshold 750 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 12 months

Performance Information

 

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica – Immunoassay

CPT Codes

82728