EOSINOPHIL STAIN, BRONCHIAL WASHINGS, NASAL SMEAR, OR SPUTUM
	Test Performed At:
		St. Louis Children’s Hospital
	Specimen Required:
	SUBMIT ONLY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIMENS:
		Bronchial Washing
		1.	Aseptically collect 1.0 mL of specimen.
		2.	Place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container.
		3.	Label transport container with the patient’s full name (first and last), date, time of collection, and specimen source.
		4.	Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
		NOTE:		SPECIMEN SOURCE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
		Nasal Smear (Preferred Specimen)
		1.	Place a prepared microscope slide (by a physician or other medical personnel) in a cardboard or plastic slide container.
		2.	Label transport container with the patient’s full name (first and last), date, and time of collection.
		3.	Forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
		NOTE:		SPECIMEN SOURCE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
		Sputum
		1.	Aseptically collect specimen in a screw-capped container.
		2.	Instruct patient to brush his/her teeth and/or rinse mouth well with water.
		3.	If applicable, have patient remove dentures.
		4.	Instruct the patient to take a deep breath, hold it momentarily, and then cough deeply and vigorously into the container. Collect 3.0-5.0 mL of discharged material.
		5.	Label transport container with the patient’s full name (first and last), date, time of collection, and specimen source.
		6.	Forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
		NOTE:		SPECIMEN SOURCE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Deliver specimen to hematology tech.
	Reference Values:
		None seen
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday - Sunday
	Cut- Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		Same day
	CPT Code:
		89190
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Eosinophil Stain, Nasal Secretion ONCE RTN
		Eosinophil Stain, Sputum ONCE RTN
		Eosinophil Stain, Bronchial Washing ONCE RTN
	Cerner Order Name:
		Eos Ns
		Eos Sp
		Eos Br

Last Updated 04/08