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Test ID:
FERR
Ferritin, Serum/Plasma
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test Overview
Method
Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)
Result Included
Ferritin
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumPlasma (Heparin)
Containers
Preferred Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Acceptable Containers
Green top (lithium or sodium heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Specimen Comment
Barricor™ tube is not acceptable.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | 365 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Barricor™ tube |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Ferritinµg/L0-18 y: 20-400
≥ 19 y: 30-400ng/mL x 1.0
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERR | FERRITIN | 20910 | ug/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2024-10-08