Sputum Eosinophils
Test Code
SPEOS
Description
Screening test to aid in diagnosis of asthma, bronchitis and some types of pneumonia.
Collect
Sputum is the only acceptable sample type.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1 mL sputum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Place slides in a slide container for transport at ambient temperature.
Stability
8 hours at RT(15-25°C)(sputum)
1 week (unstained slides)
24 hours refrig. at 2-8°C(sputum)
1 week (unstained slides)
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Bright field microscopy/Wright's stain
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Sputum eosinophils;SSPU
Study Offerings
Not offered
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis: ANA pattern and titer (ANA), C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Uric acid (URICX), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)
Reference Interval
None Seen
CPT Code
89050
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared