BMSPSTAIN
Alpha-Naphthol Butyrate Esterase, Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood or bone marrow smears
Preferred Volume:
4 mL whole blood or 4 bone marrow smears
Minimum Volume:
2 mL whole blood or 4 bone marrow smears
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate blood or bone marrow on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Specimen Processing:
For bone marrow smears, slides should be air-dried, unfixed, and unstained. Send slides in plastic slide containers.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
88319 - Enzyme Histochemistry (EAP 31020160)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Reference Ranges:
Report will include an interpretation of results by a pathologist.