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Test Code Combined Esterase Stain Combined Esterase Stain

Important Note

Test should be ordered as "MISC"

Synonyms/Keywords

Alpha Naphthyl Butyrate Esterase (Non-Specific Esterase), Naphthol AS-D Chloroacetate (Specific Esterase)

Specimen Requirements

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No Whole Blood or Bone Marrow EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) Sodium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT) 3-5  smears 2 smears 1 smear

Collection/Processing Instructions

Prepare smears as soon as possible. Submit dried unfixed smears at room temperature in a slide holder.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Unfixed Smear Ambient 2 weeks

Test Information

This test can be performed in conjunction with Acute Leukemia workup.

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield Interpretive Report

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Hematology

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield Monday - Friday 1 day Histochemical Stain

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
88313        

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
88313