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Ear Culture

Test Code
LAB942


Alias/See Also
CXEAR, CXEYR


CPT Codes
87070

Preferred Specimen
Instructions:  Ear: eSwab™containing swab of drainage, scrapint etc. Submit to lab as soon as possible.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unsterile container, refrigerated of frozen specimen, incorrect labeling, exceeded time limit


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
3 days (longer if workup is ongoing)


Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH MICROBIOLOGY




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.