| Ordering Code | 532 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Eosinophils (Nasal Or Sput) |
| Alias | Sputum Smear for Eosinophils Nasal Smear for Eosinophils |
| Preferred Specimen | Nasal secretions on swabs in clean plain tube; Lower respiratory specimens in clean container; Air dried smears of nasal secretions or respiratory specimens. |
| Optimum Volume | Smears: 2 Swabs: 2 Lower Respiratory Specimen: 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Requisition must state site of specimen collection. |
| Handling Instructions | A biosafety hood must be used when preparing smears of lower respiratory specimens Refrigerate swabs and Lower Respiratory Specimens if transport >6 hours. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated Send slides at room temperature. |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: Unstained Smears = 24 Hours; Swabs in transport media and Lower Respiratory Specimens = 6 hours Refrigerated: Swabs and Lower Respiratory Specimens = 48 Hours |
| Rejection Criteria | Frozen, Insufficient quantity, Sputolysed sputum, Swabs received in transport media, Slides received in Cytology fixative, Specimen older than stability limits. |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Microscopic evaluation of stained smear |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 6, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eosinophils (Nasal Or Sput) | ALL | NONE SEEN | NONE SEEN |