Ferritin
Background:
Investigation and monitoring of iron-deficiency anaemia or iron overload (including haemochromatosis)
Ferritin is a positive acute phase protein, and will be increased in infection/inflammation.
Samples will not be analysed if previous analysis performed within 1 month. If there is a specific clinical reason for analysis within this timeframe, please state this on the request card
Reference ranges:
| Age range | Reference range (ng/mL) | |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | Females | 10 - 120 |
| Males | 20 - 250 | |
Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results.
Other Comments:
For more information, please see the following: Ferritin - Lab Tests Online
See also: Vitamin B12, Folate, Transferrin saturation
Content approved in Clinical Biochemists meeting 13.12.18
Department: Biochemistry
Requirement:
- Gel/clotted (yellow/red top)
Add-on requests are accepted
Turnaround Time:
Within 24 hours