FER
Ferritin, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2137
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:
82728 - Ferritin (EAP 30012440)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Males:
10.5 - 307.3
ng/mL
Females:
7.3 - 270.7
ng/mL
Notes:
High serum biotin levels may interfere with this assay and result in a false decrease in values. A repeat test 24 – 48 hours after stopping oral biotin may be requested.