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Test Code EON EOSINOPHIL COUNT, NASAL

Collection Instructions

 

Prepare slide(s) and transport in slide holder to the laboratory

 

Collection Instructions:

 

Obtain nasal aspirate and place sample onto glass slide(s). Allow to dry before placing in slide holder for transport to lab

 

 

Collection Container

glass slide

Specimen Required/Volume

No single sample volume applies

Specimen Type

nasal secretions-Smear of nasal aspirate

Turn-Around Guidelines

Daily- Upon arrival

Reference Values

No eosinophil seen/10 HPF

Method

WESCOR aerospray stain with microscopic examination

CPT

89190

LOINC

29992-5