| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Eosinophil Smear, Nasal |
| Code |
NASALEOS |
|
CPT Code |
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| Last Modified |
4/22/2014 |
| Test Name |
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| Synonyms |
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| Patient Preparation |
|
| Spec. Requirements |
Nasal Smear |
| Tube |
Swab |
| Collection Volume |
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| Storage |
|
| Routine TAT |
4 hours |
| STAT TAT |
1 hour |
| Days Test Performed |
Daily |
| Performed by BHS |
BMC,NBH,MTB,NCBH |
| See Availability |
All shifts |
| Reference Lab |
N/A |
| Reference Lab Code |
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| Clinical Use |
Diagnosis of allergies, eosinophilic nonallergic rhinitis. |
| Reference Range |
No eosinophils seen |
| Critical Value |
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|
Component |
Eosinophil |
|
Reference Range |
No eosinophils seen |
|
Critical Value |
|
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|
| Testing Sample Type |
Nasal Smear |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
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| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
Fresh Specimen: Swab must be moist enough to make smears. |
| Methodology |
Microscopy |
| Limitations |
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