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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.