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neverstopbelieb

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What stain is most commonly used for bone marrow aspirates?
 
  a. Prussian blue
  b. New methylene blue
  c. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)
  d. Wright

Question 2

What bone marrow sample is best to determine fat-to-cell ratio and overall cellularity, as well as for searching for malignant cells?
 
  a. Core biopsy
  b. Aspirate smears
  c. Peripheral blood
  d. Prussian blue stain



Ashley I

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Wright stain is most commonly used for bone marrow aspirates. Cells stain in a similar fashion as to what is seen in peripheral blood cells, making it easy to assess their morphology.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The core biopsy is the best sample for determining overall cellularity, fat-to-cell ratio, and searching for malignant cells. It provides an intact portion of the bone marrow.



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