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Eosinophils in Urine

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Urine Eosinophils
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Hematology
Specimen Type	Urine
Test Code	UEOS

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

Special Lab Requisition (MS 331)

Clinical Significance

Eosinophiluria is now known to occur in a wide variety of genitourinary tract disorders, including; rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, acute glomerulonephritis, including post-streptococcal, eosinophilic cystitis due to Schistoma hematobium, chronic pyelonephritis, and acute rejection of renal allograft.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Urine

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

1 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Sterile urine container

Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Should be processed within 8 hours of collection.

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Microscopy

Test Availability

24 hours, 7 days/week.

STAT Turnaround Time

2 hours

Routine Turnaround Time

2 hours

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 Extension 4688