CULTURE, EAR w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY

Test Code: 307 Specimen Collection: Swab
Component:


Specimen Source
Gram Stain
Preliminary Culture

Method:



LM
CULTURE

Collection Notes: The exact site where the specimen was collected must be specified. Acceptable ear specimens include: tympanocentesis fluid, aspirates, or scrapings. Susceptibility testing will be performed at an additional charge. A swab is not the specimen of choice for the diagnosis of otitis media infections because it will not reach the infected area.
Clinical Utility: This culture is used to isolate pathogens that are responsible for ear-related infections.
CPT Code: Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Bactiswab

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours

Sterile Container/ Tube

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours
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