CULTURE, EYE(PANEL)

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT-EYE


Alias/See Also
Eye Culture -Corneal scrapings -Cornea -Conjunctiva -Eye fluid Sterile container with no additive or liquid Stuart/Amies bacterial collection swab 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 1mL fluid, scrapings, or swab with specimen material present


Includes
GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC CULTURE, ANAEROBIC CULTURE if delivery to lab < 2hrs. Or Anaerobic collection device.


Preferred Specimen
Eye culture


Instructions
Eye Culture -Corneal scrapings -Cornea -Conjunctiva -Eye fluid. Sterile container with no additive or liquid Stuart/Amies bacterial collection swab 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) 1mL fluid, scrapings, or swab with specimen material present.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 2 hours


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT
Aerobic culture 48 hours
Anaerobic culture 1-7 days


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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