| Body Fluid Eosinophil Smear (LAB000627) | |
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| Test Mnemonic: | BFEOS
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| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Sputum, urine, feces, other body fluids (call laboratory) in a small sterile container. Deliver promptly to lab. Specimens smeared on glass slide will be accepted, but should be properly prepared and labeled (call laboratory).
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| Container: | Sterile/urine container |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Storage/Transport: | Store and transport specimens in sterile container. Deliver immediately to lab. Excessive delay in receipt of sample may affect accuracy of counts.
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| Stability: | 8 hours
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| Causes for Rejection: | QNS (quantity not sufficient), old specimen, sample identification errors, smear too thick or not properly prepared.
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| Reference Range: | No eosinophils observed
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| Turnaround Time: | 8 hours
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| Methodology: | Hansel Stain/Manual Microscopy
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| Performed: | Samples are accepted 24 hours/day at Sample Management, CSW Room 7.412.
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| Lab: | Galveston Lab |
| Clinical Indication: | Parasitic infections, allergic reactions, interstitial nephritis, gastrointestinal disorder
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| CPT 4 Code: | 89190
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| Note: | Interfering substances: Disintegration
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| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |