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EAR EXTERNAL CULTURE
Test CodeLAB942
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
Includes isolation of potentially pathogenic aerobic organisms and susceptibility testing on aerobic isolates, if indicated.
If anaerobes are suspected, submit a properly collected specimen for "Culture, Anaerobic".
Specimen source is required on request
If anaerobes are suspected, submit a properly collected specimen for "Culture, Anaerobic".
Specimen source is required on request
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:3 days
Clinical Significance
Otitis externa is a superficial infection of the external auditory canal. It is frequently initiated by moisture and occasionally occurs as a secondary manifestation of a chronically draining middle ear infection. Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus aureus are the organisms most frequently involved. Acute bacterial otitis media (middle ear infection) is the most common illness in children that requires antibiotics. Highest attack rates occur during winter months in children 6-24 months old. Adolescents and adults are rarely affected. Hemophilus influenzae, Strep. pneumoniae and Strep. pyogenes cause most of the cases of bacterial otitis media.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology
