| Test CODE | NAME |
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115
Ferritin
| Methodology: | Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 1 day |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml.
Specimen Preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimen. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: Ferritin is stable in serum for 8 hours at room temperature; Refrigerated at 2-8 °C: 2 days; Frozan at -20°C for long term storage.
At Accu Reference: Refrigerated - 2 days: Frozen- 1 month NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82728 |