EOSINOPHIL SMEAR NASAL SPUTUM OR URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: EOSMR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 335
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 335
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 10-15ml random
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Plastic urine cup or urine vacutainer collection kit.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Plastic urine cup or urine vacutainer collection kit.
Volume: 2 smears
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Nasal secretion
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Nasal secretion
Collection Info:
Volume: 2 smears
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Sputum
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Sputum
Collection Info:
Methods
Microscopic examination of Wright stained smear.
Clinical Utilities
Determining the presence (few, mod, many) or absence of eosinophils.
CPT Codes
89190
* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.
Reference Range
None seen