Sputum Eosinophils
Test Code
SPEOS
Description
Collect
Sputum is the only acceptable sample type.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1 mL sputum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Place slides in a slide container for transport at ambient temperature.
Stability
8 hours at RT(15-25°C)(sputum)
1 week (unstained slides)
24 hours refrig. at 2-8°C(sputum)
1 week (unstained slides)
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Bright field microscopy/Wright's stain
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Sputum eosinophils;SSPU
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis: ANA pattern and titer (ANA), C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Uric acid (URICX), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)
Reference Interval
None Seen
CPT Code
89050