| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Eosinophils, Urine |
| Code |
UR EOS |
|
CPT Code |
85048 |
| Last Modified |
4/22/2014 |
| Test Name |
EOSINOPHIL COUNT, FLUID/URINE |
| Synonyms |
Eosinophile, Eosinophilic Leukocyte |
| Patient Preparation |
|
| Spec. Requirements |
Urine |
| Tube |
|
| Collection Volume |
|
| Storage |
Refrigerated |
| 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 |
|
| Clinical Use |
Help to confirm suspected cases of interstitial nephritis, eosinophilic cystitis and renal atheeroemboli. |
| Reference Range |
<1% present |
| Critical Value |
|
|
Component |
Eosinophils |
|
Reference Range |
No eosinophils seen |
|
Critical Value |
|
 |
|
| Testing Sample Type |
Urine |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
|
| Special Handling |
|
| Lab Notes |
Urine must be fresh (< 3 hours old) |
| Methodology |
Microscopy, Cytospin Prep, Hansel's Stain |
| Limitations |
20-30% CV |
|
