CULTURE, EYE

Test Code

EYEC

Alias/See Also

Eye Culture

CPT Codes
87070

Includes

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

Preferred Specimen

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

Instructions

Document source

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 24 hours

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

Dry swab

Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule

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

Report Available

Final report available within 4 days of set up.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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