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Test Code FERRP Ferritin, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB68

Methodology

Used for the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron-overload conditions.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 82728

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Dark green-top (sodium heparin) tube or light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of heparinized plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Males

1-30 days: 47-438 ng/mL

1-6 months: 47-449 ng/ml

7-12 months: 47-120 ng/mL

1-5 years: 47-101 ng/mL

6-19 years: 47-358 ng/mL

>20 years: 26-388 ng/mL

Females

1-30 days: 47-554 ng/mL

1-6 months: 47-379 ng/ml

7-12 months: 47-85 ng/mL

1-5 years: 47-101 ng/mL

6-19 years: 47-110 ng/mL

>20 years: 8-252 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday