CULTURE, EAR

Test Code

EARC

Alias/See Also

Ear Culture

CPT Codes
87070

Includes

Includes: Culture; Organism ID if Indicated; Sensitivity if Indicated

Note: This culture does not include a gram stain.

Preferred Specimen

eSwab Mini Tip (used for ear, eye, urethral, and genital collections)

Instructions

Document source

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature up to 24 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Not maintained at room temperature

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Final report available within 3 days of set up.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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