Iron Stain
Also known as: IRON STAIN
Use
The Iron stain is a direct histochemical means for assessing body iron stores in the form of sideroblastic iron in red cell precursors and storage iron in reticuloendothelial cells. It is used to detect iron deficiency anemia, hemochromatosis, and hemosiderosis. The results of this test must be interpreted within the clinical context and should not be used alone to determine diagnosis.
Special Instructions
Transfer 4 unfixed, air-dried, unstained, non-anticoagulated bone marrow aspirate, EDTA smears, or core touch preps to a metal free container. Minimum required volume is 1 mL.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, but is performed in a CLIA certified laboratory for clinical purposes.
New York Approved
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (Cytochemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 13513-7
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Bone Marrow
Volume
4 smears
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Metal free container
Collection Instructions
Transfer 4 unfixed, air-dried, unstained, non-anticoagulated bone marrow aspirate, EDTA smears, or core touch preps to a metal free container.
Causes for Rejection
Peripheral blood or fixed smears.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |