Test Code EOCT Eosinophil Count, Total, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) tube
Minimum Volume: 3.0ml
Collection Instructions: Specimen must arrive within 12 hours of draw. Ambient temperature only.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER(S)®
Minimum Volume: 0.25ml
Reference Values
150-300 eosinophils/cmm
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 12 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Automated Cell Counter Utilizing Flow Cytometry, Beckman Coulter®
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85048
Mnemonics
EOSIN, EOCT