A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

CULTURE, EAR-EXTERNAL

Test Code
CULTURE, EAR-EXTERNAL


Preferred Specimen
Swab, scraping or sluid aspirate


Instructions
Cleanse external canal with mild soap. Obtain specimen from active margin.


Transport Container
Sterile tube, swab with transport medium


Limitations
Surface swabbing may miss Strep, Cellulitis or Erysipelas




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.