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PAS Stain Bone Marrow

صبغة PAS لنخاع العظم (صبغة حمض البيريوديك-شيف)

Sample Type

🧪 Blood

Results In

7-10 Days

Fasting

✅ Not Required

Parameters

📊 1

What is PAS Stain Bone Marrow?

The PAS (Periodic Acid-Schiff) stain is a specialized technique applied to bone marrow cells to highlight specific components like glycogen. This helps in the detailed examination of bone marrow cell morphology.

Why is this test important?

This stain is crucial for diagnosing and classifying various hematological conditions, including certain types of leukemia and lymphoma, by identifying characteristic staining patterns within bone marrow samples.

How to Prepare

No special preparation required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast before my blood test?
It depends on the test. Tests like lipid profile and fasting blood sugar require 10-12 hours of fasting. Tests like CBC, vitamin D, and thyroid do not require fasting. Each test page on our website clearly states the fasting requirements.

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