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


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.

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