Test Code EOSINOPHIL NASAL SMEAR EOSINOPHIL NASAL SMEAR
Department
Hematology
Specimen Type
Body fluid
Method
Manual Stained Smear Evaluation, Qualitative Presence or Absence of Eosinophils.
Container
Culturette
Special Requirements
Prefer swab (culturette) rather than smears made at bedside. Sputum, secretions from the nose, sinuses, trachea and bronchi also are acceptable for testing.
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
8 hours
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
89190
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday