Test Code Fe St Fl Fluid, Iron Stain / Iron Stain Fluid

Aliases

Hemosiderin Laden Macrophages

Useful For

Hemosiderin-laden macrophages are reported to be observed in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Collection Method

Sterile body fluid collection

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

Sterile Cup

Preferred Specimen

BAL

Reference or Target Ranges

Absent

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold	N/A
Icterus Threshold	N/A
Lipemia Threshold	N/A
Other	Clotted, Quantity Not Sufficient (QNS), Improperly labeled

Specimen Stability

Ambient	Preferred within 2 hrs of collection, however will process when ever ordered if sample is available.
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)	N/A
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C)	N/A

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed	Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Expected Turn Around Time	2 – 5 days
Stat Availabilty	No
Performing Bench	UH Heme Man
Methodology/Method Description	Make 2 cytospins, send to histology for iron staining. Histo will return once stain is complete. Heme tech to verify that macrophages containing iron are present, coverslip and send to heme path.

CPT Codes

88313