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Epic# -
LAB68
Cerner name(s):
- Ferritin
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: Mint green LiHep tube (preferred) or plain red top
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Unacceptable Conditions
Avoid hemolysis.
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: No
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
|
Age |
Sex |
Reference Values |
|
0 – 1 month |
Female |
20 - 500 ng/mL |
|
1 – 6 months |
50 - 200 ng/mL |
|
|
6 months – 15 years |
7 - 140 ng/mL |
|
|
>15 years |
15 - 150 ng/mL |
|
|
0 – 1 month |
Male |
20 - 500 ng/mL |
|
1 – 6 months |
50 - 200 ng/mL |
|
|
6 months – 15 years |
7 - 140 ng/mL |
|
|
>15 years |
30 - 400 ng/mL |
CPT/LOINC Codes
82728