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EOSINOPHIL SMEAR, NASAL

Test Code
EOSNASAL


CPT Codes
89190

Preferred Specimen
Nasal swab


Transport Container
Nasal swab


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 8 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen; Specimens at room temperature for greater than 2 hours are rejected and a new sample is requested.



Last Updated: February 27, 2018


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