ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0049050: Esterase Stain, Nonspecific

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Test Mnemonic: EST-NS
Methodology: Cytochemical Stain

Performed: Mon-Fri

Reported: Within 5 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Peripheral Blood: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), or one 7 mL green (sodium or lithium heparin).  Bone Marrow: 1 mL heparinized aspirate.

Transport: Peripheral Blood: 5 mL whole blood (EDTA or green, heparin) and six unfixed smears.  Bone Marrow: 1 mL heparinized aspirate and six unfixed smears. Transport at 20-25°C.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: Peripheral Blood: 1 mL whole blood (EDTA or green, heparin) and six unfixed smears. Bone Marrow: 0.5 to 1 mL heparinized aspirate and six unfixed smears. Transport at 20-25°C.

Remarks: Sample must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection. Protect from light.

Stability: Ambient: 24 hours

Reference Interval:
By report

CPT Code(s):
88319