EOSINOPHILS, URINE, RANDOM

Test Code

EOSUR

CPT Codes
87205

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container

Minimum Volume

5 mL minimum preferred. However, any volume will be accepted. Samples that contain <5 mL will be noted on the report.

Other Acceptable Specimens

or Sterile Container

Instructions

Refrigerate until testing performed

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 1 day

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

Specimen too old for analysis

Methodology
Microscopic identification

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Clinical Significance

Eosinophils are white blood cells that are not normally found in urine. The presence of eosinophils in the urine indicates acute interstitial nephritis (AIN). AIN is often caused by an allergic reaction, typically to medication/drugs.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHM4 (Hematology, Miscellaneous)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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