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Clinical System Name
Urine Eosinophils
Synonyms
EOSINO U
LAB1978
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 12.0 mL fresh random urine
Minimum Vol: 5.0 mL
Notes: Urine samples should be refrigerated and promptly sent to Seattle lab after collection to avoid cell lysis. Urines older than 4 hours may be rejected. Stained slides of sediment will be examined for the presence of eosinophils. STOOL SAMPLES ARE UNACCEPTABLE.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Insufficient quantity, incorrect storage temperature, age of specimen, gross contamination, specimens collected with cotton balls or gauze, specimens obtained from diapers, specimens sent in any preservative solution.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Storage location: Core 5 Fridge
Off-site collection: Refrigerated urine should be sent to Seattle Lab promptly after collection to avoid cell lysis. Urines older than 4 hours may be rejected. Stained slides of sediment will be examined for the presence of eosinophils. STOOL SAMPLES ARE UNACCEPTABLE.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | RT |
≤ 1 h |
| Urine | 2-8 C |
≤ 4 h |
| -20 C or -70 C |
N |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Core Urinalysis
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
88108
Methodology
Method: Microscopic evaluation of cytopreps
Analytical Volume: 5.0 mL
Reference Range
| No Eosinophils |