Nasal Eosinophils
Test Code
NAEOS
Description
Collect
NASAL SMEAR - THIN PREP
Specimen Preparation
SMEAR A MONOLAYER OF NASAL SECRETION ON A CLEAN DRY SLIDE. LET AIR DRY.
Pediatric Collection
NASAL SMEAR - THIN PREP
Unacceptable Conditions
Prepared smear is too thick on the slide.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Place slides in a slide container for transport at ambient temperature.
Stability
N/A
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Manual slide review
Reported
4 Hours
Department
Core LabSynonyms
NWBC BATTERY TO INCLUDE NEOS, NSEG, NLYM;
Reference Interval
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Nasal Eosinophils |
Human |
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Male: |
Female: |
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AGE |
RANGE [%] |
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1-4 years |
0 |
0 |
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5-9 years |
0 |
0 |
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10-15 years |
0 |
0 |
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>15 years |
0 |
0 |
CPT Code
89190