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INTERNAL EYE CULTURE & STAIN

Test Code
LAB3617


CPT Codes
87070

Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:5 days


Clinical Significance
In chronic lesions, the differential diagnosis includes disease due to actinomyces, brucellae, mycobacteria, and fungi any one of which may be present in small numbers, emphasizing the need to obtain adequate samples for examination and culture.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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