What is Ferritin ?
The Ferritin test measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. Ferritin levels reflect the amount of available iron and are an important indicator of iron deficiency or overload. It is commonly used to diagnose iron-related disorders and assess overall iron status. Clinicians may order a Ferritin test to: Diagnose iron deficiency anemia, as low ferritin levels indicate insufficient iron stores, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and pale skin. Monitor iron overload conditions such as hemochromatosis, where excessive iron is stored in the body, potentially leading to organ damage. Evaluate chronic disease conditions, as ferritin can be elevated in response to inflammation or infection, even in the absence of iron overload. Assess nutritional status in patients with malnutrition or those undergoing treatments affecting iron levels, such as chemotherapy or blood loss.
Ferritin Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal Ferritin report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. Ferritin test is generally reported in “ng/mL”
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Ferritin Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal Ferritin range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common Ferritin ranges are:
For any gender, 0 to 30 days of age: 25 - 200 For any gender, 30 to 60 days of age: 200 - 600 For any gender, 180 days to 15 year of age: 7 - 140 For female, 15 to 100 year of age: 10 - 291 For female, 15 to 100 year of age: 22 - 332
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
Ferritin Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for Ferritin
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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