Author(s): S. Fruehauf, A. Pitkus
Institution(s): Heidelberg University Medical Centre
Last change of this image collection: 2004/08/11
Comment on this image collection: Cytochemical staining was performed on the bone marrow specimen. Sudan Black B (SBB) staining was strongly positive in the blast population. Non-specific esterase (NSE) was weakly positive, while Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) staining was negative.
Type: cytology Source: bone marrow Cytochemical staining: Sudan Black B
Sudan Black B (SBB): Strongly positive in the blast population
Type: cytology Source: bone marrow Cytochemical staining: non-specific esterase
Non-specific esterase (NSE): Weakly positive
Type: cytology Source: bone marrow Cytochemical staining: Periodic Acid Schiff