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Test Code 62871057 Eosinophil Smear Urine

Important Note

Time sensitive specimen (please see stability information below)

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type:  Urine

Container/Tube:  Sterile container

Additional instructions:  Must be transferred to a preservative tube within 2 hours.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Storage Temp Stability:  Sterile plastic urine container
Room Temperature:  < 2 hours

 

Storage Temp Stability:  BD UA Collection System
Room Temperature:  24 hours
Refrigerated Temperature:  24 hours
 

Methodology

Hansel® Stain

Reference Range

Expected Values:  No eosinophils present in the urine sample

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT:  < 1 hr

Routine:  < 4 hrs

Aliases

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CPT Code

89190