Eosinophil Smear (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230700100


Alias/See Also
LAB8019: Eosinophil Smear | URINE EOSINOPHILS|HANST|RESPIRATORY SECRETION STAIN FOR EOSINOPHILS|HANSEL STAIN


Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SLIDE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SLIDE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant. Adult: 2 mL (minimum) in EDTA (Lavender top) tube *Pediatric minimum: at LEAST 1/2 full EDTA (lavender) microtainer*


Transport Temperature
Accompanies Platelet Function Screen


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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