Total Eosinophil Count

Message

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Test Code

EOCT

Alias/See Also

Eosinophil Count Profile

CPT Codes
85048

Includes

WBC and %Eosinophils (we run a CBC with Diff)

Preferred Specimen

3 or 4 ml K2EDTA-(Lavender top tube) whole blood

Minimum Volume

2 ml

Instructions

Avoid Hemolysis. Gently invert tube 10 times immediately at time of collection to mix anticoagulant throughout the specimen.

Transport Container

3 or 4 ml K2EDTA (Lavender) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: N/A

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

Reject for Hemolysis, Clotted, <2ml, non-K2EDTA tube type, >48 hours old. If received frozen.

Methodology
Automated Cell Counter

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Report Available

48 hours

Limitations

If specimen has been exposed to extreme temperatures or if patient has a severe cold agglutinin.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439

Last Updated: August 5, 2022

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.