| EOSINOPHIL SMEAR (089-0531) | |
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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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| Storage/Transport: | Store and transport specimens in sterile container.
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| Stability: | 8 hours
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| Causes for Rejection: | QNS, 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: | Manual microscopy (Hansel stain)
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| Performed: | Samples are accepted 24 hours/day at Sample Management, Room 7.412 CSW.
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| 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. | |