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Eosinophils, Sputum
0040192
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Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
EOS SPUTUM
Methodology
Stain/Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Sputum.
Specimen Preparation
Transport 0.5 mL sputum or prepared slides.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Transport in a protective container.
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Sputum: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Unstained Slides: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
89240
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0040192 | Eosinophils, Sputum | 29993-3 |
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Aliases
- Absolute Eosinophils
Eosinophils, Sputum
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