CYTOCHEMISTRY BLOOD SMEARSIBM SMEARS

Cytochemistry blood smears are used to analyze blood cells for specific enzyme activity or abnormal staining patterns. This test is helpful in diagnosing hematological disorders like leukemia and certain forms of anemia.

Also known asCytochemistry Blood Smears/ibm Smears Cytochemistry Blood Smears/ibm Smears

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

3 Working Days

Test details

CYTOCHEMISTRY BLOOD SMEARSIBM SMEARS Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
CYTOCHEMISTRY BLOOD SMEARSIBM SMEARS includes 3 parameters

  • Periodic Acid Schiff's
  • Sudan Black B
  • Myeloperoxidase
Frequently Asked Questions

The Cytochemistry Panel is a set of laboratory tests that use special stains to differentiate various types of leukemia cells based on their chemical composition.

This test is used to classify different types of leukemia, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which helps determine the appropriate treatment plan.

A bone marrow or blood sample is stained with specific dyes (such as myeloperoxidase, Sudan Black B, and PAS) and examined under a microscope to assess cellular characteristics.

Abnormal staining patterns help differentiate between myeloid and lymphoid leukemia subtypes. For example, positive myeloperoxidase staining suggests AML, while positive PAS staining is seen in ALL.

If leukemia is diagnosed, further genetic testing, immunophenotyping, and imaging may be needed to determine the best treatment approach, which may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or stem cell transplantation.

Test code

Z208

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Bone MarrowOthers6 NOS
SmearOthers2 NOS

Specimen stability information

Bone Marrow, Smear

Collection instructions

Age, Gender and Clinical history

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

3 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Haemotology

CPT and Loinc codes

CYTOCHEMISTRY BLOOD SMEARSIBM SMEARS

2300