Ferritin
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Ferritin, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: FERR
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
Electrochemiluminescence
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (Heparin)
Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
23-Oct-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (Heparin)
Collection Containers
Preferred
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Acceptable
Green top (lithium or sodium heparin)
Sample Volume
2 mL
Specimen Comment
Barricor™ tube is not acceptable.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 365 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Barricor™ tube |
|---|
Test Version
23-Oct-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Electrochemiluminescence
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferritin | µg/L |
|
ng/mL x 1.0 | |
Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
23-Oct-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FERR | 20910FERRITIN | ug/L |
Test Version
23-Oct-2023