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CULTURE, EAR/EYE
Test CodeCEE
CPT Codes
87070
Preferred Specimen
SPECIMEN
Transport Container
SWAB
Transport Temperature
RT- 48 HRS
Setup Schedule
Set Up:
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Reference Range
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Clinical Significance
This code should be ordered when the following specimen is obtained for possible bacterial pathogens:
1. Eye
a. Swab specimens from surface of lower conjunctival sac.
b. Scrapings or aspirate of specific site taken by ophthalmologist.
c. Cornea Rim
2. Ear (internal, not surface)
a. Swab
b. Aspirate
1. Eye
a. Swab specimens from surface of lower conjunctival sac.
b. Scrapings or aspirate of specific site taken by ophthalmologist.
c. Cornea Rim
2. Ear (internal, not surface)
a. Swab
b. Aspirate
Performing Laboratory
LMH - Microbiology x3758 or 3759