The Bone Marrow of a Patient with Acute Leukemia Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The bone marrow of a patient with acute leukemia is stained with the periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain. When this stain is evaluated, segmented neutrophils show diffuse pink staining. Select the correct interpretation.

• A) The patient has acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
• B) The patient has acute myeloid leukemia.
• C) The stain did not work.
• D) No conclusion can be reached; blast cells must be examined.

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