Circulating Eosinophils, Baseline
Test Code
CEOSB
Description
A circulating eosinophil test, or an absolute eosinophil count, is a blood test that measures the number of eosinophils in your blood.
Collect
Whole blood in a Lavender top tube [EDTA].
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 1 mL whole blood in a lavender (EDTA) top tube.
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimens will be rejected.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Samples must be tested within 4 hours of collection. DO NOT freeze sample.
Stability
4 hours at RT (15-25°C)
Notes
| Male | Female | |
| Newborn-1 Year | 0-2000/cu mm | 0-2000/cu mm |
| 2-17 years | 0-700/cu mm | 0-700/cu mm |
| 18+ years | 0-400/cu mm | 0-400/cu mm |
Performed
Monday-Friday
Methodology
Direct current electronic resistance method of particle counting and sizing
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
OES Count (Circulating Eosinophils);Hematology Analyzer (Circulating Eosinophils);CEOSB
Study Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
Varies depending on age
CPT Code
85048
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared