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HelpTest Code RMCFERITIN Ferritin*
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Serum
Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Acceptable: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Males: 26 - 388 ng/mL
Females: 8 - 252 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT 82728
LOINC 2276-4
Order Code: RMCFERITIN
Result Code: RMCL800422
Result Name: Ferritin Level