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: Note new reference ranges from 14/11/22: Male: 24-336 µg/L, Female: 11 -307 µg/L
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Automated Laboratory
Turnaround time: 24 hours