| Ordering Code | 530 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Eosinophil Count, Total |
| Alias | Eos Count Absolute Eosinophil Count |
| Preferred Specimen | Whole Blood |
| Preferred Container | EDTA, K2 (Lavender) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Whole Blood in EDTA, K2 Microtainer (Lavender) |
| Optimum Volume | 3 mL Microtainer = 500 uL |
| Collection Instructions | Do NOT collect in 7 mL EDTA tube Mix well EDTA tubes must be filled with at least 50% of the draw volume. |
| Handling Instructions | Refrigerate specimen if transport time > 24 hours Hand mix ONLY. Do NOT mix on mechanical rocker/mixer. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 24 Hours Refrigerated: 48 Hours |
| Rejection Criteria | Frozen, Clotted, Contaminated, Hemolyzed, Over filled tube, Under filled tube, Specimen older than stability limits. |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Automated cell counter |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 1, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eosinophil Count, Total | ALL | 23-350 | 23-350 | /cu mm |