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Eosinophils, urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Requests restricted to renal service. |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | UEOS |
| Test group | Eosinophils |
| Performed by | Parnassus Hematology |
| In House Availability | Test available 0800-2200 daily |
| Collection Instructions | After urine sample is collected while it is still warm hand carry sample to Hematology Laboratory (Room M524) immediately. Inform the technologist that the urine sample is for Urine Eosinophils |
| Container type | Urine cup |
| Amount to Collect | See preferred volume |
| Sample type | Random urine |
| Preferred volume | 10 mL urine |
| Processing notes | Route immediately to Hematology after order entry. |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Hansel stain |
| Stability | Eosinophils are very unstable in urine and rapidly degenerate. Samples must be hand carried to the Hematology Laboratory (Room M524) as soon as possible after collection while sample is still warm. Inform the technologist that the sample is for Urine Eosinophils |
| Turn around times | 2 hours |
| Additional information | Not available at Mount Zion. |
| LOINC code | 34557-9 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:48:53 PM |
| Entry Number | 345 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667