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Urine Eosinophils %

Test Code
LAB1992


Alias/See Also
Eosinophil smear urine


CPT Codes
89050

Preferred Specimen
5mL urine


Minimum Volume
1mL urine


Methodology
Stain / Microscopic

Setup Schedule
Mon-Sun


Limitations
Specimens over 24hours old may display neutorphils with morphologic changes due to autolysis, making recognition of cell type difficult.


Reference Range
Reference Range: <1 %


Clinical Significance
The presence of urinary eosinophils is primarily associated with drug-induced interstitial nephritis; however, small
numbers of eosinophils may be seen with urinary tract infection and renal transplant rejection.


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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