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Test Code Eo Scr Fld Eosinophil Screen Fluid

Aliases

Fluid, Eosinophil Screen

Useful For

Stool eosinophils are most commonly seen in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, but are non specific most of the time. Peritoneal or pleural fluid eosinophils can be seen in response to intestinal parasites, but are most commonly seen in the rupture/perforation of a viscus. Hypereosinophilic syndrome and chronic myelogenous leukemia can lead to increased body fluid eosinophils.

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Varies

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Container

Sterile Cup

Acceptable Specimens

Sputum, stool, other fluids

Reference or Target Ranges

0%

Reportable Units

Percentage (%)

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, improperly labeled, improper container

Specimen Stability

Ambient 2 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) N/A
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) N/A

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Routine: Within 4 hours of arrival in lab
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench UH UA
Methodology/Method Description Manual Count – Make a thin smear of the specimen on a slide. Stained with wright stain. Count completed under microscope.

CPT Codes

88108