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Test Code EO ABS CT EOSINOPHIL COUNT – TOTAL BLOOD

Aliasis

Total EOS

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

Adults:

1.0 mL

Pediatric:

300 uL

Container

Whole blood: Purple/Lavender top

Preferred Specimen

Purple/Lavender Top (EDTA whole blood)

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Purple/Lavender EDTA

Reference or Target Ranges

Newborn

20-850 cells/uL

One Year

50-700 cells/uL

Adult

0-450 cells/uL

Reportable Units

cells/uL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                           

QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient                 

Up to 24 Hours

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Hematology

Methodology/Method Description

Sysmex

Methodology/Method Description

Sysmex – The eosinophils are evaluated using flow cytometry with a semiconductor laser exploiting the differences in cell size, complexity and RNA/DNA content.

CPT Codes

85048