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EAR CULTURE
Test CodeEARCP
CPT Codes
87070
Includes
If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).
Preferred Specimen
Swab
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
For intact eardrum, clean ear canal and collect fluid w/ syringe aspiration. For ruptured eardrum collect fluid on flexible shaft swab via an auditory speculum. For outer ear culture remove any debris from ear canal and obtain sample by rotating a swab in the outer canal.
Transport Container
ESwab transport
Swab Culturette
or if fluid has been aspirated, submit in sterile container.
Swab Culturette
or if fluid has been aspirated, submit in sterile container.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
24 hours at room temp.
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
when received
Report Available
72 hours
Last Updated: November 28, 2023
