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HelpTest Code FER Ferritin, Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Ferritin is the chief storage form of iron in the body. This test can be used to monitor iron deficiency anemia.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1ml of lithium heparin plasma) OR 1 serum gel tube (1 mL of serum). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
Males >20 years: 30-400 ng/mL
Females
17-60 years: 13-150 ng/mL
>60 years: 16-288 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday