Perls Stain (Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AAAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Once fixed (usually in absolute methanol), slides are stable for 4 weeks.

Synonyms

Haemosiderin

Turnaround Time

2 days

Available routine hours only

Specimen Type

  • Bone Marrow
  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)

Additional Specimen Information

3 mL EDTA tube (lavender top) or bone marrow into EDTA tube

Microcollect (blood) - 1 full EDTA microtainer

Last updated: 09/04/2026