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ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHIL COUNT

Alternate Names: Total Eos Count
Performed: Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology: Calculated (WBC  count x % eosinophils)
Turnaround Time: 4 Hours

Container / Specimen Requirements

 

Container / Tube:

Lavender VacutainerŽ tube (EDTA)

Neonate:

Lavender MicrotainerŽ tube (EDTA)
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: None
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range: 0.0 - 0.5 K/mL
Newborns have a higher number of eosinophils.
Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
LAB
eos
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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