Test Code FERR Ferritin

Important Note

**This test is included in a Iron Profile**

Infectious

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

FERRITIN

Preferred Specimen:

1mL lLithium Heparin Plasma

Acceptable Specimen:

1mL serum from a gel or non-gel tube

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL plasma or serum (volume does not include repeat or reflexed testing)

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Ambient: <8 hours

Refrigerated: <2 days

Frozen: >2 days

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

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