Iron
Also known as: Prussian Blue Iron, Ferric Iron
Use
This iron special stain is used to detect and identify ferric (Fe3+) iron in tissue preparations, blood smears, or bone marrow smears. Minute amounts of ferric iron are commonly found in bone marrow and spleen. Abnormal amounts can indicate conditions such as hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis, while lack of iron identification may point to iron‑deficient anemia.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Iron
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
24 hours
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred; alternatively one unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4‑5 microns) for each test/antibody ordered. Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport; ensure cold pack not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients provide date and time of collection.