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CULTURE, EAR(PANEL)
MessageMICROBIOLOGY
Test Code
CULT-EAR
Alias/See Also
EAR CULTURE, LEFT OR RIGHT
Includes
GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC CULTURE, ANAEROBIC CULTURE if delivery to lab < 2hrs. Or Anaerobic collection device.
Preferred Specimen
Sterile container with no additive or liquid Stuart/Amies bacterial collection swab 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C).
Minimum Volume
0.5 MLS
Instructions
Sterile container with no additive or liquid Stuart/Amies bacterial collection swab 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 0.5mL specimen material or swab with specimen material present.
Transport Container
STERILE SWAB
Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours
Specimen Stability
Inner ear
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours
Outer ear
Refrigerated (2-8°C): ≤ 24 hours
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours
Outer ear
Refrigerated (2-8°C): ≤ 24 hours
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days
Aerobic culture - 48 hours
Anaerobic culture - 1-7 days
Reference Range
NO GROWTH
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514
