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EOSINOPHILS, URINE
Test CodeLAB304752
CPT Codes
85999
Includes
Urine eosinophils; present orabsent
Preferred Specimen
Urine, random specimen in a clean plastic collection cup
Minimum Volume
10 mL urine
Instructions
- Collect a random urine specimen.
- If WBC's are present on urine sediment, prepare slides by using a cytospin centrifuge. If no WBCs are seen, the eosinophil test can't be performed. A thin monolayer of cells should be observed on the slide. Dilution with normal saline is required.
- Unstained slide should be prepared within 2 hours of collection.
- Centrifuge urine in cytospin centrifuge at speed of 1000 rpm for 5 minutes.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hour Refrigerated: 24 hours
Slide preparation within 2 hours provides optimal sample. Sample can be refrigertated for up to 24 hours at 2-8° C if slide preparation is not available.
Slide preparation within 2 hours provides optimal sample. Sample can be refrigertated for up to 24 hours at 2-8° C if slide preparation is not available.
Methodology
Wright Stain
Setup Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Absent
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
United Hospital Center
