CULTURE, EYE w/reflex SUSCEPTIBILITY | |
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Test Code: 306 | Specimen Collection: Swab |
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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 TYPETemperature:Bactiswab Ambient 24 Hours Sterile Container/ Tube Ambient 24 Hours |