Eosinophil Count, Urine
Eosinophils in Urine Sediment, Urine, Eosinophils
Test Codes
EPIC: LAB10167
Department
Hematology
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect: 50 mL random urine in a screw-capped container (preferred) or other sterile collection cup. (Minimum: 10 mL)
Specimens should be delivered to the Laboratory within one hour of collection to prevent leukocyte lysis.
Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
Arrange for transportation to the Laboratory prior to specimen collection. Maintain specimens refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F) prior to transport.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: 50 mL urine, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 10 mL)
Rejection Criteria
Specimens exceeding recommended time limits (one hour at room temperature, three hours refrigerated).
Inpatient Specimen Preparation
Transport specimen to the Laboratory immediately after collection for processing.
Storage
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 1 hour
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 3 hours
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Laboratory
Dearborn Hematology Laboratory
Farmington Hills Hematology Laboratory
Grosse Pointe Hematology Laboratory
Royal Oak Hematology Laboratory
Performed
Sunday – Saturday, 24 hours a day.
Results available within 8 hours.
Reference Range
None seen.
Test Methodology
Wright-Giemsa Stain, Manual Microscopy.
Interpretation
Increased numbers of eosinophils may be found in urine from patients with tubulointerstitial disease associated with hypersensitivity to drugs such as penicillin and its analogues.
CPT Codes
83070
LOINC:
49839-4
Contacts
Hematology Laboratory – DBN
313-593-7905
Name: Hematology Laboratory – DBN
Location:
Phone: 313-593-7905
Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – FH
947-521-8243
Name: Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – FH
Location:
Phone: 947-521-8243
Hematology/Urinalysis Laboratory – GP
313-473-1809
Name: Hematology/Urinalysis Laboratory – GP
Location:
Phone: 313-473-1809
Hematology Laboratory – RO
248-551-8080
Name: Hematology Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-8080
Hematology Laboratory – TYL
313-295-5360
Name: Hematology Laboratory – TYL
Location:
Phone: 313-295-5360
Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – TRN
734-671-3862
Name: Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – TRN
Location:
Phone: 734-671-3862
Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – TR
248-964-8040
Name: Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – TR
Location:
Phone: 248-964-8040
Blood Bank Laboratory – WYN
734-467-4285
Name: Blood Bank Laboratory – WYN
Location:
Phone: 734-467-4285
Last Updated
4/23/2024
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