Ferritin

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

FER

Referral code

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Test information

Measure of body iron stores

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Female: 11.0 – 306.8 ug/L
Male: 23.9 – 336.2 ug/L

Source: Beckman Coulter

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Paediatrics: 0.5ml lithium/heparin (orange top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Paediatrics: 0.1 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

24 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry