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HelpTest Code 00001 EOSINOPHIL SCREEN – NASAL SMEAR
Aliasis
Nasal swab
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Nasal swab collection
Container
eSwab
Preferred Specimen
Nasal eSwab
Acceptable Specimen(s)
eSwab from nasal
Reference or Target Ranges
No Eosinophils present
Reportable Units
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None Seen |
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Rare Eosinophils Seen |
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Moderate Eosinophils Seen |
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Heavy Eosinophils Seen |
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Hematology |
Methodology/Method Description
Semi-quantitative results using Hansel Stain
CPT Codes
89190