Eurofins Biomnis code

FTGLY

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Ferritin which is found in the serum is produced by the cells of the reticuloendothelial system and is 50 to 80% glycosylated. High levels are associated with the various different forms of thalassemia, chronic active hepatitis and primary biliary cirrhosis. Low levels are seen in primary hemochromatosis, acute, viral or drug-induced hepatitis and malignancy. In Still disease, Ferritin is increrased with a glycosylated fraction less than 20% (usual level: 50%).

Preanalytics

• 2 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Sample has to be centrifugated straight after sampling
1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
Centrifuge, decant and keep refrigerated for shipment
Assay performed if serum ferritin level is greater than 100 µg/L
Not to be performed on EDTA plasma

Methodology

Enzyme-immunoassay

Turnaround time

2 weeks

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