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HelpTest Code EOSS EOSINOPHIL SMEAR, NASAL
Methodology
Wright’s Stain, Microscopy
Description and semiquantitation of eosinophils in nasal secretions may be helpful in diagnostic and therapeutic processes relating to the distinction between allergic and nonallergic rhinitis.
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 2 slides
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:
- Instruct patient to blow his/her nose into waxed paper.
- Moisten a cotton swab with sterile saline and roll swab in nasal secretions.
- Prepare 2 thin smears on glass slides. It is important that a relatively thin smear be prepared.
- Label slides with patient’s legal name and date of birth.
- Place slides in a plastic slide holder.
Specimen Retention Time
TEST
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Maximum Laboratory Time
24 hours
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Ambient | ||
| Refrigerate | NO | |
| Frozen | NO |
Reference Values
No semiquantitative values available. Reported as few, moderate, many, or none seen.
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89190