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Absolute Eosinophil Count, Blood

Test Code
EOSC


CPT Codes
85048

Preferred Specimen
whole blood


Instructions
Draw a full tube and send EDTA whole blood.


Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted blood is not acceptable.


Methodology
Coulter Impedance

Reference Range
0-0.3 thou/cumm




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.