Method Name
Wright Stain/Microscopy
Aliases
Nasal Smear For Eosinophils; Nasal Smear For Wrights Stain, Nasal Smear For Polys/Eos
Specimen Required
Nasopharyngeal Swab or nasal secretions smeared on a glass slide (air dried).
Specimen Stability Information
Nasopharyngeal swab – 24 hours at room temperature. Smeared slide – 1 week.
Special Instructions
All nasal smears for eosinophils are reviewed by the Pathologist.
Performing Laboratory
Weekdays (7a.m. – 3p.m.). Turn around time is 24 hours.
Reference Values
Negative