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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.
Reject Due To
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Hemolysis |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
Reference Values
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Absolute Eosinophils (103/uL) |
||
|
Age |
Male |
Female |
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>0d |
0.20-0.70 |
0.20-0.70 |
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≥18yr |
0.00-0.50 |
0.00-0.50 |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
85048
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
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Whole blood, EDTA |
RT |
24 hours |
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Refrigerated |
48 hours |
Secondary ID
HHA1411