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Ear and Eye Culture (EE)

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EPIC Test Name

Ear and Eye Culture

EPIC Code

LAB2724

Specimen Requirements

Ear or eye specimens
Collection:Collect using standard procedures.
Transport:Room Temperature
Stability:Room temperature: ≤2 hours
Refrigerated (4°C): ≤24 hours
Container:Gel swabs

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Ear or eye specimensPreliminary culture results after 24 hours incubation
Final negative culture results available after 3 days
Daily

Performed

Lab
Microbiology - Downtown

Test Includes

Culture. Includes Gram Stain.

CPT

87070, 87205

LOINC

609-8

Contact Information

Microbiology - Downtown: (315)464-6800
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