Eosinophil Stain
- LIS Mnemonic: EOSS
Collect
* See Remarks Below*
Volume Required
* See Remarks Below*
Minimum Required
* See Remarks Below*
Transport
Send within two (2) hours: Room Temperature
Stability
Up to 2 hours after collection
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Same day
CPT
89190
Methodology
Stain
Remarks
SPECIMEN COLLECTION INFO:
Nasopharyngeal and rectal specimens: mini-tip double swab culture device
Stool and urine specimens: a sterile leak-proof screw top container.
VOLUME REQUIRED:
Nasopharyngeal: one mini-tip double swab culture device
Stool: 1 tablespoon
Urine: 1 mL
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MINIMUM REQUIRED:
Nasopharyngeal and rectal: one swab
Stool: 1 tablespoon
Urine: 1 mL
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When ruling out a food or a milk allergy, submit only stool or rectal specimens.
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