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Eosinophil Smear (Nasal or Sputum)

Test Code
LAB328


Alias/See Also
EOSS


Instructions
"Nasal specimens are to be submitted on a nasal swab in Culturette
Nasopharynx specimens are to be submitted on a Mini-tip Culturette.
Sputum specimens must be submitted in a sterile container."


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated       


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens greater than 12 hours old


Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Within 24 hours.




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