ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Eosinophils, Sputum : 0040192

Mnemonic: EOS SPUTUM

Methodology: Stain/Microscopy
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Sputum.

Specimen Preparation: Transport 0.5 mL sputum or prepared slides.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Transport in a protective container.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Sputum: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Unstained Slides:
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable


Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 89190
Cross References: Absolute Eosinophils (Eosinophils, Sputum)
 
 

 

 

 
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