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Test Code LAB90320 Eosinophil Smear, Urine

Reporting Title

Eosinophil Smear-Urine

Methodology

Microscopic Examination of Wright Stained Smear of Urine Sediment

Used to investigate interstitial nephritis and eosinophilic cystitis.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH, MH and GMC Core Urinalysis

Specimen Requirements

Minimum of 10 mL of urine from a random urine collection in a screw-capped, sterile, plastic urine container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note:  Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

None seen

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89050

Special Instructions