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Test Code LAB298 Eosinophil Count, Total - Blood

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Collection Requirements

Mix tube thoroughly, immediately after collection.

Primary Collection Container

Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container

Lavender Microtainer

Transport

Ambient

Preferred Transport Temperature

Ambient

Processing

Whole blood.

Mix tube thoroughly prior to analysis.

Stability

Automated:

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 36 hours, if refrigerated within 1 hour of collection

Frozen: Unacceptable

Manual:

Ambient: 4 hours

Minimum Testing Volume

1.0 mL

Reference Range

Newborn: 0.020-0.850 k/cmm

1-6 yrs: 0.050-0.700 k/cmm

6-10 yrs: 0-0.650 k/cmm

10-21 yrs: 0-0.600 k/cmm

Adult: 0-0.450 k/cmm

Methodology

Automated cell counter, primary method Sysmex XE 2100

Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Reported

As completed

CPT Codes

85048

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum, frozen, clotted, or grossly hemolyzed samples.