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

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.
Volume: 2 smears
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Nasal secretion
Collection Info:
Volume: 2 smears
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