Test ID N/A (CALL LAB) NONSPECIFIC ESTERASE STAIN
AKA
NSE
Stain
Specimen Type/Requirements
Aspirate bone marrow or draw peripheral blood following standard operating procedures. Prepare 2 bone marrow or peripheral blood smears. Slides can be made from EDTA specimens.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday.
Methodology
Light microscopy.
Performing Lab
Sanford Fargo
CPT
88319
Transport Temperature
Send 2 unstained, unfixed smears at room temperature. Smears must be stained within 48 hours of collection.