Test Code EON EOSINOPHIL COUNT, NASAL
Performing Location
Collection Instructions
Prepare slide(s) and transport in slide holder to the laboratory
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Collection Instructions:
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Obtain nasal aspirate and place sample onto glass slide(s). Allow to dry before placing in slide holder for transport to lab
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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