| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 7 days; freeze at -20°C for up to 6 months. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Grossly hemolyzed; lipemic or icteric samples; incorrect specimen type; quantity not sufficient for testing; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Males: 22-322 ng/mL Females: 10-291 ng/mL |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Diagnose hypochromic, Microcytic Anemias. Decreased in iron deficiency anemia and increased in iron overload. Ferritin levels correlate with and are useful in evaluation of total body storage iron. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Ferritin |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |