Eosinophil Count, Blood
Test Code
425
85004, 85048
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Eosinophil Count, Blood - See available Test Resources
Test Resources
Clinical Focus
Autoimmune Rheumatic and Related DiseasesTest Details
Methodology
Electronic Counting and Sizing/Cytometry/Microscopy
Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report
Preferred Specimen(s)
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Alternative Specimen(s)
Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Collection Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.
Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Clotted • Specimen quantity not sufficient • Age of specimen
Setup Schedule
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Whole blood from a full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.
Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
Note: If drawn with lead testing, EDTA (tan-top) is required.
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Gross hemolysis • Clotted • Specimen quantity not sufficient • Age of specimen