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HelpTest Code LAB5092 Iron Stain
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Billing Code
2010460
Methodology
Cytochemical – Prussian Blue Reaction
Specimen Requirements
Bone marrow smears
Urine
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (BAL)
Bone marrow: Bone marrow film - prepared in usual
fashion
Urine: A complete morning urine sample is the preferred
specimen in a Sterile Collection Cup
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage: Specimen collected by physician in
a Plain Red top tube or Sterile Collection Cup
Performing Department
Hematology
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine - same day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85536 - Iron stain, peripheral blood
Additional Information
Iron or Hemosiderin Stain is a method used to detect iron or
hemosiderin in bone marrow, urine or bronchial
alveolar lavage. Assists in diagnosis of iron deficiency and
hemosiderosis/hemochromatosis.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Send to the laboratory immediately
Stable 24 hours if refrigerated at 2° to 8° C
Reasons for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth