Sample type: Serum
Test name: Ferritin a.k.a. Iron Stores
Condition / Indication: Indicator of Fe stores
Special precautions & notes: Levels may be falsely high during infection or inflamation (i.e. when CRP is raised).
Reference range: Adult males: <15 ug/L: Consistent with absolute iron deficiency ; 15-29 ug/L: Indicative of low body iron stores; 30-99 ug/L: Indeterminate ferritin; 100-340 ug/L: Normal ferritin; >340 ug/L: High ferritin. Adult females: <15 ug/L: Consistent with absolute iron deficiency; 15-29 ug/L: Indicative of low body iron stores; 30-99 ug/L: Indeterminate ferritin; 100-310 ug/L: Normal ferritin; >310 ug/L: High ferritin. See Remedy for further guidance.
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Automated Laboratory
Turnaround time: 24 hours