85536 Iron stain peripheral blood
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: iron stain, Prussian blue stain
Staining and visualization of iron (hemosiderin and ferric iron) in red blood cells on peripheral blood smear to assess iron metabolism and assess iron-laden macrophages.
Clinical Context
Evaluates iron stores in sideroblastic anemia, iron overload, and hemosiderosis; identifies ringed sideroblasts in myelodysplastic syndromes.
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