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| Hematology Test |
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Siderocyte Stain/ Hemosiderin Stain/ Iron stain/ Pappenheimer Body stain |
| Test |
Siderocyte Stain/ Hemosiderin Stain/ Iron stain/ Pappenheimer Body stain |
| Indication |
The test is used to identify sideroblastic anemias and hemolytic anemia. Semi-quantitation of marrow iron stores evaluation of iron reserve, assist in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and hemosiderosis. |
| Physiology |
Siderotic granules represent iron not yet incorporated into hemoglobin and occur primarily when there is impaired hemoglobin synthesis. Siderocytes are uncommon in the peripheral blood unless a splenectomy has been performed on the patient, Iron stained of bone marrow is more important in terms of deciding on the cause of anemia. |
| Normal Range |
No siderocytes identified, In bone marrow stainable iron present. |
| Test Method |
Prussian blue reaction. |
| Related Tests |
Iron stain, Bone marrow. |
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