Evaluation of Marrow Iron

Biopsy Section and Bone Marrow Smear

The biopsy section and bone marrow smear can both be used for evaluating iron stores. If the biopsy section is used, the fixative chosen for processing the specimen should not contain acid. Acid fixative can remove iron from the tissue, producing the false impression of iron deficiency.

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