Eosinophil Count, Nasal

Message

DO NOT SEND SWAB TO QUEST. PLEASE GIVE THE SPECIMEN TO CORE LAB TO MAKE THE SLIDES.

Test Code

426

CPT Codes
89190

Preferred Specimen

2 air-dried nasal smears submitted in a slide holder

Patient Preparation
Collect specimen with a Nasal Swab.

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

Reference Range

≤2 % eos

Clinical Significance

Screening test to aid in diagnosis of allergic rhinitis.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: July 8, 2025

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