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HelpTest Code BF EOS Eosinophil Smear Body Fluid
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Sterile Container
Processing Instructions
Urine: collect in dry, sterile container. Feces: collect in dry, sterile container. Nasal secretion: Use Type1Calgiswab
Stability
Stability: Urine Room Temp 2 hrs , Refrigerated 24 hrs , Feces Room Temp 6 hrs
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
Microscopic Examination
CPT(s)
89190
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology
Cerner Test Code
EOS SMBF
Specimen Volume
Urine 10.0 mL
Feces 1.0 mL
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: refrigerated feces, nasal swab must be moist on receipt – preferable to make slides at collection site.