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Culture, Ear (panel)

Test Code
CULTURE,EAR(PANEL)


Alias/See Also
Ear culture
 


Includes
Ear culture

Gram stain


Preferred Specimen
Ear swab, Ear wire


Instructions
Swab external ear vigorously
 


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours


Specimen Stability
Inner ear
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours
Outer ear
Refrigerated (2-8°C): ≤ 24 hours
 


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days


Reference Range
No Growth


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact: Scott Connolly 857-203-5954


Last Updated: August 18, 2022


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.