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Culture, Ear [70881]
Test CodeCULMIS
Alias/See Also
70881;
CSF Culture;
Joint Fluid Culture
CSF Culture;
Joint Fluid Culture
CPT Codes
87070*** When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility performed
Preferred Specimen
Culture swab
Transport Container
Culturette Swab
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
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Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification techniques for aerobic organisms
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
MB
MB
Report Available
2 days
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: June 11, 2020