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

Eosinophils
Order Code: UEOSN
Epic Lab Code: LAB1162
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req 		  Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527 
Specimen:
 
Urine
Collection Medium:
Urine - Random urine container 


Minimum:


10 mL urine; random sample


Rejection Criteria:


The first voided specimen is not acceptable for this test.


Delivery Instructions:


Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.


Specimen
Instructions:


For optimum cell recovery, a fresh, clean catch, mid-stream 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)


Methodology:


Wright and Hansel Stain


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery




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Updated: 02/22/2007

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