Eosinophils
| Order Code: | UEOSN |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen:
Urine
Collection Medium:
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| Yellow top conical tube (no additive) |
Minimum:
10 mL urine; random sample
Rejection Criteria:
The first voided specimen is not acceptable for this test.
Testing
Schedule:
0800-1630 daily
Analytic Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
For optimum cell recovery, a fresh, clean catch, mid-stream specimen
must be transported to Specimen Control (6240 RCP) immediately after
collection. The first voided specimen is not acceptable for this test.
Methodology:
Wright Stain
Sample
Processing:
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
88108