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Test Code EOSU Eosinophils Urine

Additional Codes

Cerner

NextGen

Eosinophils Urine

Eosinophils Urine

Methodology

Microscopy

Patient Preparation

None

Collection Instructions

None

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Volume

Not Defined

Minimum Volume

Not Defined

Container
  • Sterile/clean plastic urine container

or or

  • Non-preservative urine tube (BD Vacutainer® Ref #364980)

Stability

< 4 hours when refrigerated at 4° C

Rejection Criteria

Not Defined

Result Reporting and Reference Values

Reference Range

Not Defined

Critical Ranges

None

Reflex Testing

None

Limitations

Not Defined

Useful For

Urinary excretion of eosinophils is seen in severe inflammatory disorders of the kidney, but most often in urinary tract infection or acute interstitial nephritis.