Test Name |
Ferritin |
Test Code |
531 |
Unit |
ng/mL |
Station |
Chemistry |
CPT Code |
82728 |
Performing Facility |
American Medical Labs, Herzliya |
Analyzer |
Roche cobas 6000 |
Test Method |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay |
AML Preferred Tube |
5 mL SST gel |
Storage Instructions |
Refrigerated; Stability: 7 days at 2 to 8 oC 12 months at -20 oC |
Min. Volume |
1 mL |
Turn-Around-Time |
One day. |
Intended Use |
Ferritin is useful in the evaluation of iron metabolism and |
Limitations |
In patients receiving therapy with high biotin (ie, > 5 mg/day), no sample should be taken until at least As with all tests containing monoclonal mouse antibodies, Measuring range: 0.5 to 2000 |
Patient Preparation |
Fasting preferred |
Reasons for Rejection |
Improper labelling. |
Adult Reference Ranges |
Male: 30-400 |