Test Code LAB68 Ferritin
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL serum or Lithium heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.
- Plasma may differ from serum >10%.
Refrigerate if serial samples being evaluated, should use same type specimen
Specimen Stability
24 hours at 20-25° C
7 days at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Male: 22 – 274 ng/mL
Female: 5 – 200 ng/mL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
2 step Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT Code
82728
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Devils Lake
- Crookston
Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
60 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt