UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Eosinophil Smear, Urine
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| Test Code(s): |
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SMEO / HCSMEO
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| CPT Code(s): |
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89190
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| Methodology: |
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Wright's Stained Cytospin/Manual Microscopy
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: Up to 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Urine
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Urine specimens must be less than 2 hours old.
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 10 mL
Pediatrics: 4 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) within 2 hours of collection. Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 2 hours
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Interpretation
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Reference Interval:
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Urine Specimens: 0-4 %
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