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EOSINOPHIL SMEAR, NON BLOOD |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2222 Geisinger Epic ID: 7695 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Nasal or body secretion smeared on two slides and allowed to air dry | |
Preferred collection container: |
Glass Slides
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Specimen required: |
Slides from nasal secretion; sputum specimen; or body secretion. Label slides with two identifiers (e.g., MRN and name). | |
Special notes: |
Nasal secretions: Two (2) slides. For sputums, first morning sample preferred. Sputum in sterile container acceptable. |
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| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
If possible, smears should be prepared at any off-campus site. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Slides should be made within 24 hours of specimen collection. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Frozen specimen or slides. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
None seen. | |
CPT code(s): |
89190 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Degree of cellularity, qualitative description of neutrophils and eosinophils. | |
Methodology: |
Hansel Stain Microscopy |
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Synonyms: |
Smear for Eosinophils, HANST, Nasal
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Clinical significance: |
Eosinophilia in sputum/nasal secretions suggests the presence of an allergic process. The presence of eosinophils in the urine is suggestive of allergic conditions, asthmatic disorders, parasitic infections, and possibly interstitital cystitis. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Mary Dhesi MD | |
| Review Date: | 04/04/2023 | |