| Methodology: |
Cytochemical Stain
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| Performed: |
Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or bone marrow.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 unfixed, air-dried, unstained, non-anticoagulated or EDTA smears, or core touch preps to a metal free container. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions: Fixed smears.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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