White Blood Cells

Leukocyte/Neutrophil Alkaline Phosphatase (LAP/NAP) Stain

Introduction Neutrophil alkaline phosphatase (NAP) stain stands as a valuable diagnostic tool,...

T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL)

What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)? Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) which can be...

B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)? Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of blood...

T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL)

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a rare type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow. It is a subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of cancer in children.

B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

White Blood Cells

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is a fast-growing cancer of the immature B cells in the bone marrow.

Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) stain

Lab Protocols, White Blood Cells

The periodic acid Schiff (PAS) stain assay is a histochemical stain used to identify carbohydrates, including glycogen, mucopolysaccharides, and basement membranes. It is a simple and inexpensive stain that is widely used in pathology laboratories to diagnose a variety of diseases and conditions, including leukemia.

Leukocyte/Neutrophil Alkaline Phosphatase (LAP/NAP) Stain

Lab Protocols, White Blood Cells

NAP score, a measure of neutrophil alkaline phosphatase staining intensity, indicates neutrophil maturity and function. Able to differentiate between leukemoid reaction and CML.