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Methodology
Flow Cytometry Using Semiconductor Laser
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 5 mL (pediatric: 0.5 mL) of EDTA whole blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Whole blood, EDTA |
RT |
24 hours |
|
Refrigerated |
48 hours |
Reference Values
|
Absolute Eosinophils (103/uL) |
||
|
Age |
Male |
Female |
|
>0d |
0.20-0.70 |
0.20-0.70 |
|
≥18yr |
0.00-0.50 |
0.00-0.50 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
85048
Secondary ID
HHA1411
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory