Ferritin
CPT Code(s): | 82728 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Plasma separator tube, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin). Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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