Ferritin
Order Name
FERRITIN
Test Number: 4500800
Revision Date 11/28/2018
Test Number: 4500800
Revision Date 11/28/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Ferritin
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2276-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 12 months. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron-overload conditions. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82728 |
| Internal Comments | 6/15/18 Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 3mo. to Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 12 months. JK added ref ranges, printed and cleared. Checking to see how it will look 11-28-2018 AKnight |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |