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Special Stain, Iron
Ordering Recommendation
Refer to the listing of histochemical stains at www.aruplab.com/ap/tests/histochemical.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Tissue or cells.
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin is preferred) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 2 unstained (3- to 5-micron thick sections), positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 slide).
Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Specimens submitted with nonrepresentative tissue type. Depleted specimens.
HISTOLOGY SPECIAL STAINS SUBMISSION DETAILS: Submit electronic request. If you do not have electronic ordering capability, use an ARUP Anatomic Pathology Form (#32960) with an ARUP client number. For additional technical details, contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Special Stain
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
This test is performed as a stain and return (technical) service only.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
88313
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2005956 | Iron Stain |
