Test Code LAB298 Absolute Eosinophil Count
Additional Codes
45547
Reporting Title
Eosinophil Count
Methodology
Automated Multiparameter Hematology Analyzer
Used to diagnose allergy, drug reaction, parasitic infestations, collagen disease, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloproliferative diseases.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH, MH, SH and GMC Core Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send EDTA whole blood. Mix by gently inverting 8 times. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature only.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
0-350 mc/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85048