Ferritin
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Ferritin - This test is crucial for diagnosing types of anemia by measuring the level of ferritin in the blood, which is a protein that stores iron in the cells. Ferritin levels can indicate the amount of iron stored in the body and help diagnose conditions related to iron metabolism.
- Ferritin
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
This test is crucial for diagnosing types of anemia by measuring the level of ferritin in the blood, which is a protein that stores iron in the cells. Ferritin levels can indicate the amount of iron stored in the body and help diagnose conditions related to iron metabolism.
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2–5 business days
<4 Days Not established
4-14 Days 100-717 ng/mL
15 Days-5 Months 14-647 ng/mL
6-11 Months 8-182 ng/mL
Male
1-4 Years 5-100 ng/mL
5-13 Years 14-79 ng/mL
14-15 Years 13-83 ng/mL
16-18 Years 11-172 ng/mL
19-59 Years 38-380 ng/mL
>59 Years 24-380 ng/mL
Female
1-4 Years 5-100 ng/mL
5-13 Years 14-79 ng/mL
14-18 Years 9-67 ng/mL
19-40 Years 16-154 ng/mL
41-60 Years 16-232 ng/mL
>60 Years 16-288 ng/mL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Plasma
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
