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Test Code LAB68 Ferritin

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Aiding in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron overload conditions.

 
Differentiating iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease.

Collect

Heparinized Plasma or Serum

Collection Device

Green or Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp 8 Hours
Refrigerated 48 Hours
Frozen Indefinite

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated, or Frozen

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT 1 Hour
Routine 8 Hours

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

7/19/25 ES