The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Eosinophils
Order Code: EOSNO
Epic Lab Code: LAB1034
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req 		  Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527 
Specimen:
 
Other Fluids
Collection Medium:
Miscellaneous container; contact laboratory 


Minimum:


Nasal swab or sputum - specimen applied to slide X2


Delivery Instructions:


Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.


Specimen
Instructions:


For optimum cell recovery, specimen must be transported immediately 
after collection.


Testing Schedule:


0800-1630 Monday through Friday.  For additional services, 
contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.


Analytic Time:


24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)


Comments:


Slide must be prepared.  Hematology will only stain for healthcare 
provider to view.


Methodology:


Wright and Hansel Stain


CPT Code:


80500


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery




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Updated: 08/15/2008

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