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Test Code: 514 | FERRITIN | |
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Performing Lab: | SMA Specialty Medical Lab | |
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Clinical Significance: | Ferritin plays a significant role in the absorption, storage, and release of iron. As the storage form of iron, ferritin remains in the body tissues until it is needed for erythropoiesis. When needed, the iron molecules are released from the apoferritin shell and bind to transferrin, the circulating plasma protein that transports iron to the erythropoietic cells. Although dietary iron is poorly absorbed, the body conserves its iron stores carefully, reabsorbing most of the iron released from the breakdown of red blood cells. As a result, the body normally loses only 1–2 mg of iron per day, which is generally restored by the iron absorbed in the small intestine from dietary sources. Ferritin is found in serum in low concentrations and is directly proportional to the body’s iron stores.1 Serum ferritin concentration, when analyzed with other factors such as serum iron, iron-binding capacity, and tissue iron stores, is valuable in the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemias, anemias of chronic infection, and conditions such as thalassemia and hemochromatosis that are associated with iron overload. Measurement of serum ferritin is particularly valuable in distinguishing iron-deficiency anemias caused by low iron stores from those resulting from inadequate iron utilization |
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Reference Ranges: | Gender | |
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Age | Males (ng/mL) | Females (ng/mL) |
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<6 m | 13 – 273 | 12 – 219 |
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6m-1y | 12 – 95 | 12 – 110 |
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1-6 y | 12 – 64 | 12 – 71 |
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6-12 y | 16 – 77 | 15 – 79 |
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12-19 y | 16 – 124 | 15 – 77 |
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>19 y | 22 – 322 | 10 – 291 |
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Preferred Specimen: | Serum collected in Serum Separator Tube or Red Top Tube | |
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Alternate Specimens:
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If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube | |
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Minimum Volume: | 2 mL | |
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Specimen Container: | Gel Barrier Tube (Serum Separator Tube); Red Top Tube; Plastic Transfer Tube | |
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Collection: | Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection | |
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Transport Temperature:
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Refrigerated | |
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Specimen Stability: | Refrigerated: 7 days | |
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Causes for Rejection | Improper labeling; plasma; hemolyzed sample; grossly lipemic sample | |
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Methodology: | Chemiluminescent | |
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Setup Days: | Monday – Saturday | |
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Setup Times: | Every Shift | |
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Turnaround: | 24 Hours | |
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CPT Code(s): | 82977 | |
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(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.) | ||
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Instrument | SIEMENS Atellica IM |
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