Test Information:
Ferritin is known as iron-storage protein and is synthesized by many body cells. It is found mainly in the liver, spleen, muscle and bone marrow, with only a small fraction found in blood. The amount of ferritin in serum serves as an indicator of the iron reserves, showing if too little (e.g., iron deficiency anemia) or too much iron is available (e.g., hemochromatosis). The protein is involved in the cellular uptake, storage and release of iron.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8 ˚C
Stability:7 days - Storage: 20 to 25 ˚C
Stability:48 Hours - Storage: – 20˚C
Stability:12 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours