Wright-Giemsa Stain
Use
Wright-Giemsa special stain is used to examine blood smears and bone marrow biopsies, highlighting different blood cell types based on their cytoplasmic and nuclear characteristics. This stain is used for identifying abnormalities in blood cells including leukemia and anemia as well as parasitic infections such as malaria.
Special Instructions
Fresh peripheral blood or bone marrow: All attempts will be made to create a smear with aspirate samples >24 hours. Samples analyzed for MDS cannot be accurately assessed past 24 hours.
Limitations
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.
FDA Approved
Methodology
Other (Anatomic Pathology)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Bone Marrow
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
EDTA or NaHep
Storage Instructions
15°C to 25°C
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 Hours |