| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 days 2-8° C |
Males: 22-322 ng/mL Females: 10-291 ng/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
To determine the body's total iron storage capacity. The ferritin levels have a direct correlation with the total amount of iron stored in the body including cases of anemia of chronic disease.
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CPT Codes
82728
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