Ferritin

Ferritin

Test Code

457
82728
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
457
82728
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Ferritin - Useful in the diagnosis of hypochromic, microcytic anemias. Decreased in iron deficiency anemia and increased in iron overload.

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Pediatric

<4 Days Not established
4-14 Days 100-717 ng/mL
15 Days-5 Months 14-647 ng/mL
6-11 Months 8-182 ng/mL

Male
1-4 Years 5-100 ng/mL
5-13 Years 14-79 ng/mL
14-15 Years 13-83 ng/mL
16-18 Years 11-172 ng/mL
19-59 Years 38-380 ng/mL
>59 Years 24-380 ng/mL

Female
1-4 Years 5-100 ng/mL
5-13 Years 14-79 ng/mL
14-18 Years 6-67 ng/mL
19-40 Years 16-154 ng/mL
41-60 Years 16-232 ng/mL
>60 Years 16-288 ng/mL

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Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Pediatric
<4 Days Not established
4-14 Days 100-717 ng/mL
15 Days-5 Months 14-647 ng/mL
6-11 Months 8-182 ng/mL

Male
1-4 Years 5-100 ng/mL
5-13 Years 14-79 ng/mL
14-15 Years 13-83 ng/mL
16-18 Years 11-172 ng/mL
19-59 Years 38-380 ng/mL
>59 Years 24-380 ng/mL

Female
1-4 Years 5-100 ng/mL
5-13 Years 14-79 ng/mL
14-18 Years 6-67 ng/mL
19-40 Years 16-154 ng/mL
41-60 Years 16-232 ng/mL
>60 Years 16-288 ng/mL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days

  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Plasma

Setup Schedule

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1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Gross hemolysis • Plasma
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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