Eosinophil Count, Blood

Test Code
EOSCTB


CPT Codes
85048

Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL EDTA (lavender top tube)


Minimum Volume
1 mL whole blood


Instructions
COLLECT AT 8:00 AM


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Reference Range
"Test: EOSINOPHIL COUNT,BLOOD
Male/Female All Ages:
Normal Range: 70-440 /uL
Critical Low : <=0 /uL
Critical High : >=750 /uL

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Performing Laboratory
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 3 months



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.