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CPOE Test Name
Eosinophil Count Automated
Synonyms
EOS count, Absolute eosinophil count
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Requirements
Lavendar Top (EDTA) tube; 2.0 mL blood for venipuncture, 500µL for capillary EDTA microtainer collection
Storage and Transport
Room temperature
Special Instructions
Always allow blue top/citrate tubes to fill completely.
Causes for Rejection
Insufficent quantity; wrong tube; improper labeling; clotted
Reference Range
0 – 0.5 thousand/mm3
Turn Around Time
4 hours
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
Methodology
VCS Methodology
CPT/HCPCS Code
85048
CPT / HCPCS Code
85048