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Test Code EOSSM/NAEO3R/LAB5068 Eosinophil Smear

Important Note

Three Rivers Medical Center order code is NAEO3R

Useful For

Investigation of allergic, asthmatic disorders and parasitic infestations.

Performing Laboratory

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)

 

Performing Department

Hematology

Specimen Required

  • 1. Nasopharyngeal (ATRMC Only)
  • 2. Body Fluid (ATRMC Only)
  • 3. Stool (ATRMC Only)
  • 4. Urine (Both ARRMC and ATRMC)

 

Container:

 

  • 1. Nasal swabs with transport media or 2 slides that have to be streaked with specimen.
  • 2. Body fluid:  Plain Red top tube or Sterile Container
  • 3. Stool specimen:  Sterile Collection Cup
  • 4. Urine:   Sterile Collection Cup

 

Required volume 1.0 ml


Specimen can be collected at any time.  Specify type of specimen.  Send slides or specimen to laboratory.  Excess specimen should be placed in sterile container.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 ml

Specimen Stability Information

Stable 24 hours if refrigerated at 2° to 8° C

 

Except for Stool:

Stable for 1 hour at room temp, or 4 hours refrigerated

Reject Due To

  • Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
    • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
    • 2-Patient's Date of Birth

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

 

Report Available

Routine - Same day

Method Name

Wright’s stain and microscopic examination of smear

CPT Code Information

89190  -  Nasal smear for eosinophils

Billing Code

2010270