A 6-year-old boy was taken to see his pediatrician because of tiny pinpoint spots that had appeared on his upper torso 3 days earlier. A CBC revealed 70% blasts, and a platelet count of 18 x 109/L

A bone marrow aspirate and biopsy indicate a diagnosis of ALL.

Which of the following cytochemical stains would be positive in this case?
a. MPO
b. LAP
c. NSE
d. PAS


Correct Answer: D

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A balanced equation means that

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Which set of descriptive categories are essential elements in a case definition?

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