Chloroacetate Esterase Staining Method

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** Chloroacetate esterase (CAE) is a cytochemical staining technique to specifically identify cells of the granulocyte lineage, from the early promyelocyte stage to mature neutrophils.

**Synonyms:** - Chloroacetate Esterase Stain - Leder Stain