CULTURE, EYE w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY

Test Code: 306 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 eye specimens include: conjunctiva, eyelid, cornea, aqueous or vitreous sample. Corneal scrapings must be inoculated in bacteriological media at the collection site. Call the laboratory for additional instructions. Susceptibility testing will be performed at an additional charge.
Clinical Utility: This culture is used to isolate pathogens that are responsible for eye-related infections.
CPT Code: 87205 Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Bactiswab

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours

Sterile Container/ Tube

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours
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