TEST ID EOSNASAL EOSINOPHIL SMEAR
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Core Hematology
Specimen Type
Nasal Secretions
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Nasal secretion in plastic wrap or a sandwich-type plastic bag.
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
Nasal discharge, collected in plastic wrap and transported in a plastic container.
Forward promptly at ambient temperature.
Label specimen "Nasal secretion".
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
---|---|---|
Nasal Secretion | Ambient | 2 hours |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day