| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Eosinophil Count |
| Code |
TOTALEOS |
|
CPT Code |
85048 |
| Last Modified |
5/5/2015 12:35:00 PM |
| Test Name |
EOSINOPHIL COUNT, BLOOD |
| Synonyms |
Eosinophile, Eosinophilic Leukocyte |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Lavender (EDTA) |
| Collection Volume |
3.0 mL |
| Storage |
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| Routine TAT |
2 hours |
| STAT TAT |
0.5 hour |
| Days Test Performed |
Daily |
| Performed by BHS |
All Hospitals |
| See Availability |
All shifts |
| Reference Lab |
N/A |
| Reference Lab Code |
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| Clinical Use |
Diagnosis of allergy, drug reaction, parasitic infestations, collagen disease, Hodgkin's disease and myeloproliferative disorders. |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Whole Blood |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
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| Special Handling |
EDTA Specimen must be less than 4 hours old. |
| Lab Notes |
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| Methodology |
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| Limitations |
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