Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Ferritin
Alias or Abbreviation:FER
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022 On scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Tests in Profile:Serum B12, folate and ferritin
Units:ug/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1 mL
Infants: 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs.
Outpatients: 1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:FER
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Males: 22-275 ug/L
Females: 22-204 ug/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Minimal retest interval of 3 months
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
