Eosinophils

Label Mnemonic:	UEOSN
Epic code:	LAB1162
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Urine

Specimen Instructions:

For optimum cell recovery, a fresh, clean catch, mid-stream specimen must be transported immediately after collection.

Collection Medium:

Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive)

Minimum:

10 mL urine; random sample

Rejection Criteria:

The first voided specimen is not acceptable for this test.

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

0800-1630 daily

Turn Around Time:

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Methodology:

Wright Stain

CPT Code:

88108