Bone Marrow Examination · Pathology

Which stain is routinely used for examining bone marrow aspirate smears?

  1. Ziehl–Neelsen stain
  2. Wright–Giemsa stain
  3. Periodic acid–Schiff
  4. Masson trichrome
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Correct answer: Wright–Giemsa stain

Wright–Giemsa stain is commonly used for bone marrow aspirate smears. It allows evaluation of cell morphology and differentiation.

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