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HelpTest Code FERRIT Ferritin, Serum
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Serum | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Red Top Tube (RTT) | 0.5 mL | 0.4 mL | 0.3 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Samples collected in a RTT must be removed from the clot within one hour for storage or transport. Samples collected in gel barrier tubes must be removed from the primary tube prior to transporting to Marshfield. Do not send the primary collection tube.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| Frozen (-20o C) | >48 hours |
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed
Interferences
Human Anti-Murine Antibodies (HAMA) may develop leading to test interference in patients receiving murine-based agents for chemotherapy or tumor-imaging studies.
For testing performed at Weston: High doses of exogenous biotin (also termed Vitamin B7, Vitamin H or Coenzyme R) may interfere with this assay. It is recommended that patients refrain from consuming any multivitamin or supplement containing biotin for at least 72 hours prior to collection of a blood sample.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites using Dimension Analyzer | Adult Male: 26-388 ng/mL Adult Female: 26-252 ng/mL |
| All sites using Beckman analyzers |
Female: 11-307 ng/mL |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | two-site immunoenzymatic assay/ Beckman Coulter access2/DXI |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | two-site immunoenzymatic assay/ Beckman access2/DXI |
| Rice Lake | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | two-site immunoenzymatic assay/ Beckman access2/DXI |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | two-site immunoenzymatic assay/Beckman DXI |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | two-site immunoenzymatic assay/ Beckman access2/DXI |
| Stevens Point | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | two-site immunoenzymatic assay/Beckman DXI |
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | two-site immunoenzymatic assay/ Beckman access2/DXI |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82728 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82728 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Ferritin, Serum |