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Eosinophil Count, Nasal

Test Code
426


Alias/See Also
LAB1235426


Preferred Specimen
2 air-dried nasal smears submitted in a slide holder


Minimum Volume
1 slide


Other Acceptable Specimens
Nasal smears


Transport Container
Slide Holder


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Poor smear quality


Methodology
Microscopic Examination/Wright's Stain

Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday All Shifts Report available: Next Day


Clinical Significance
Screening test to aid in diagnosis of allergic rhinitis.




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