Alpha Naphthyl Esterase Staining Method
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Alpha Naphthyl Esterase Staining Method Definition
A cytochemical staining technique using the alpha-naphthyl esterase staining method or a nonspecific esterase staining method to identify and quantify monoblasts and monocytes and to detect esterase activity. The esterase enzyme contained within monocytes and macrophages reacts strongly with the substrate alpha-naphthyl butyrate. The test is useful in diagnosis of acute leukemias. It marks immature monocytes, and thus is useful in the diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia of monocytic type.Alpha Naphthyl Esterase Staining Method Synonyms
Alpha Naphthyl Esterase Staining Method, Alpha Naphthyl Butyrate Esterase Stain, Alpha Naphthyl Esterase StainTerms in Alpha Naphthyl Esterase Staining Method category
Alpha Naphthyl Acetate Esterase Staining MethodAlpha Naphthyl Butyrate Esterase Staining Method