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HelpTest Code FERR1 Ferritin, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Â For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron overload conditions
Differentiating iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease
Special Instructions
Reporting Name
Ferritin, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Males:
0 days-4 weeks: 150-973 mcg/L
5 weeks-5 months: 9-580 mcg/L
6 months-9 years: 6-111 mcg/L
10-17 years: 15-201 mcg/L
≥18 years: 31-409 mcg/L
Females:
0 days-4 weeks: 150-973 mcg/L
5 weeks-5 months: 9-580 mcg/L
6 months-17 years: 8-115 mcg/L
18-50 years: 6-175 mcg/L
≥51 years: 11-328 mcg/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82728
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FERR1 | Ferritin, S | 20567-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FERR1 | Ferritin, S | 20567-4 |
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Hereditary Hemochromatosis Algorithm.