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Test Name:
Eosinophil Smear, Urine
- SBMF No:
25032 - Performance Lab Name:
Hematology - Test Mnemonic:
U EO SM - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
89050 - LOINC Code:
25156-1; 53964-3; 25156-1 - Also Known As:
Urine Eosinophils - Also See:
25031 Eosinophil Count, Whole Blood - Spec Type:
Urine, random - Spec Container:
Plastic container with tightly fitting lid - Pref Vol:
10.0 mL - Min Vol:
5.0 mL - Spec Collect:
Routine random urine collection or urine collected during cystoscopy - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
4 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C)
Frozen: Unacceptable - Methodology:
Microscopic Examination - Use:
Detect eosinophils in urine - Clinical Significance:
Urine eosinophils may be noted in patients with tubulointerstitial disease associated with hypersensitivity to penicillin and its analogues. Eosinophiluria is also see in other acute disorders of the genitourinary tract. - Reference Range:
No defined reference range - Additional Test Info:
NOTE: A total blood eosinophil count is of greater value in excluding the diagnosis of allergic interstitial nephritis - Day Run:
Sun-Sat (daily) - Time Run:
As received - Time Reported:
4 hours - Test Type:
URINE
