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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Myeloperoxidase, Cytochemical Stain Only

CPT Code(s): 88319
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Lavender (EDTA), Green (Lithium Heparin), or Green (Sodium Heparin). Also acceptable: Heparinized Bone Marrow Aspirate.
Specimen Preparation:Transport 6 unfixed, air-dried, and unstained push smears AND 5 mL whole blood (smears should be made from the blood submitted). OR 6 unfixed, air-dried, and unstained bone marrow aspirate smears.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Blood specimens must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.
Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • MPO (stain and return)Peroxidase Stain (technical only)