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Iron Stain, bone marrow

Message
Performed by the Hematology Laboratory  x5475,76


Test Code
N/A (ordered in CoPath)


CPT Codes
85535

Preferred Specimen
bone marrow slide preparation


Minimum Volume
NA


Transport Container
NA.  2-3 slides are submitted for staining.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability


7 days at Room Temperature.




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Slides must have 2 patient identifiers.  Slides will be rejected if they
are missing any of the 2 identifiers.


Methodology
Iron Stain

Setup Schedule
M-F 9am- 3pm


Reference Range
Interpreted by Hematology Pathologist


Clinical Significance
Evaluation of iron stores in bone marrow




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.