Iron Stain




Test Mnemonic

FESTMS

CPT Codes

  • 88313 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • Pappenheimer Body Stain
  • Siderocyte Stain

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 - 2 mLBronch (BAL)Sterile containerAmbientAmbientSend enough specimen to make 3 smears on glass slides. Label specimen with patient's name, patient number, time and date of collection.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL    Send enough specimen to make 3 smears on glass slides. Label specimen with patient's name, patient number, time and date of collection.

Days Performed

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

1 - 2 days

Methodology

Name Description
Prussian Blue Reaction 

Reference Range

Clinical Info

Confirm Pappenheimer bodies in a patient with asplenia/hyposplenia.