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EOSINOPHILS, URINE, RANDOM
Test CodeEOSUR
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