Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
EOS SPUTUM
Methodology
Stain/Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
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
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
89240
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0040192 | Eosinophils, Sputum | 29993-3 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Absolute Eosinophils
Eosinophils, Sputum