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