Test Code HSMEOS Smear for Eosinophils
Infectious
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB328
Methodology
Light Microscopy
Performing Laboratory
St Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Submit one of the following specimens:
Urine - collect minimum 10 mL random urine in screw cap container
Sputum - expectorated or induced. Collect in sterile, screw-cap container.
Nasal - mucosal secretions or nasal washings. Collect in sterile, screw-cap container.
Reference Values
No eosinophils seen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily, Sunday - Saturday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89190