Test ID FERR Ferritin, Serum
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron overload conditions
Differentiating iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease
Special Instructions
Method Name
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Reporting Name
Ferritin, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
Males: 24-336 mcg/L
Females: 11-307 mcg/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
82728
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FERR | Ferritin, S | 20567-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FERR | Ferritin, S | 20567-4 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Testing Algorithm
See Hereditary Hemochromatosis Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.