Iron
Alternative name:
Prussian Blue Iron, Ferric Iron
Methodology
Special Stains
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis and chromophobe renal cell carcinoma
The iron staining procedure utilizes the Prussian Blue stain for ferric iron to assess bone marrow iron stores.
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
FFPE/un-stained slides/Fresh tissue in formalin
Stability:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions:
Unlabeled specimen/specimen left unfixed
for extended periods
Storage & Transport
Room Temperature
CPT(s)
88313
New York Approved
NO
TAT
1 Day
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
