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FERRITIN, serum (087-0326) CPT 4 Code: 82728 Limited Coverage Test (NCD) Test Order Mnemonic: FERRITIN Lab: Clinical Chemistry Request Form: Special Chemistry Form 2 Collection: Routine venipuncture; AM collection preferred Storage Instructions: Red-topped tube: Centrifuge, remove serum from cells, refrigerate until delivered to lab within 24 hours. If delayed more than 24 hours, freeze @ -20C. Causes for Rejection: Grossly hemolyzed, lipemia, inappropriately labeled specimen, incomplete information, and blood collected in any anticoagulated tube. Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 24 hours; test is performed Monday - Friday Special Instructions: The test can be ordered only once per inpatient admission or once per month for outpatients. Additional requests must have the approval of the laboratory director. Specimen: Blood Volume: 7 mL blood Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum Container:SST (gel barrier) or mL red-topped tube Reference Ranges: Male: 24-336 ng/mL; Females: 11-307 ng/mL Test Method: Chemiluminescence Reviewed/revised March 2008 by D. Davis |
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