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Culture, Eye, Smear
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB943
Alias/See Also
Eye Culture, Culture - Eye includes Gram Stain
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
Sterile screw top container, swab in Liquid Amies medium (E Swab) or rayon tipped double swabs
Minimum Volume
1 ml / 1 swab
Instructions
HHI LAB: Send to HHNB at Room Temp.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Submit within 2 hours
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Gram stain: Under 24 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours
Reference Range
No growth
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
