Eosinophil Smear
Order Name
EOS SMEAR
Test Number: 0107800
Revision Date 11/12/2019
Test Number: 0107800
Revision Date 11/12/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Eosinophil % For Eos Smear
|
Wright Stain | 30378-4 |
|
Neutrophil % For Eos Smear
|
Wright Stain | 13597-0 |
|
Epithelial For Eos Smear
|
Wright Stain | 16822-9 |
|
Cellularity For Eos Smear
|
Microscopy | |
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Source For Smear For Eos
|
Prompt |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Nasal Smear | Glass Slides with Holder | Room Temperature | |
| Alternate 1 | Nasal swab | PNP Swab (Green Cap) | Room Temperature | |
| Alternate 2 | Nasal Wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature | |
| Instructions | Nasal smear, Sputum or Bronchial Washings - Specimen stability of 24hrs - Keep Room Temperature. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| CPT Code(s) | 89190 |
| Internal Comments | 9/14/18 added cellularity and prompt for source - JK 11/12/19 added stability Specimen stability of 24hrs - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Hematology |