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Test Code LAB2707 Eosinophils, Nasal Discharge Smear

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
NASAL SM FOR EOS LAB2707 NASALSM

 

Methodology

Direct Smears are Stained and the Eosinophils are Estimated as a Percentage of the White Blood Cells Present

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Nasal discharge

Container/Tube: Glass slide

Specimen Volume: Slide

Collection Instructions:

1. Label frosted end of slide in pencil with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

2. Collect nasal discharge using a sterile swab or wax paper.

3. Immediately after collection, spread a moderately heavy layer of cells on a clean, glass microscope slide.

4. Allow slides to air dry.

Additional Information:

1. If specimens are taken separately for each side of the nose, the slides must be labeled as such.

2. Specimen source is required.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)

St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)

Fargo Hospital Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89190

Reference Values

Positive in bronchial asthma, Löfflers syndrome, pulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia (PIE)