Description

BioMarq Iron Stain Kit is used for in vitro diagnostic use. Iron Stain is intended for the  detection of ferric iron in tissues, blood smears, or bone marrow smears. Small amounts of Ferric iron are normally found in bone marrow and the spleen. Abnormally large deposits may be seen in hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis.

This product is based on the Prussian Blue reaction in which ionic iron reacts with acid ferrocyanide producing a blue color. In this method acidified Potassium Ferro cyanide reacts with the loosely bound ferric ion in the protein complexes of tissues and gives blue color whereas strongly bound other forms of iron does not react.