| Test Name: |
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Ferritin
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| Test Code(s): |
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FERT / FER
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| CPT Code(s): |
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82728
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| Methodology: |
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Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Request Form: |
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UWHC Laboratory Request Form (UWH 1289220, 4004202); Write in test if not on form.
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Red cap with yellow ring (SST)
Also Acceptable:
Green cap with yellow ring (PST),
Green top,
Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum or plasma
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 0.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.2 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. If a complete barrier has not formed, transfer cell-free serum/plasma to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months if frozen within 24 hours and repeated freeze-thaw cycles are avoided
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Interpretation
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Reference Interval:
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| Age |
ng/mL |
| 0-29 days |
25-200 |
| 30-59 days |
200-600 |
| 60 days-5 months |
50-200 |
| 6 months-17 years |
7-142 |
| 18 years and up |
20-300 |
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