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Culture, Ear (Reflex)
MessageReflex: Perform identification and sensitivities upon clinically significant organisms.
Test Code
EAR
Preferred Specimen
Swab of external ear canal in bacterial transport medium.
Anaerobe culture is preferable for aspirates and surgery samples of middle ear fluid.
Anaerobe culture is preferable for aspirates and surgery samples of middle ear fluid.
Instructions
Swab of external ear canal : STATE SOURCE. Cleanse external ear canal with mild detergent. Swab the active margin of the infected area vigorously, preferably including fresh secretion from deep areas.
Transport Container
Transport swab
Transport Temperature
Room temp. up to 12 hours, refrigerated up to 36 hours
Reference Range
Normal Flora
Clinical Significance
Recovery of bacteria from the external ear or from middle ear fluid present due to rupture of the tympanic membrane may support clinical evidence of infection.
