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CULTURE, EYE-EXTERNAL

Test Code
CULTURE, EYE-EXTERNAL


Preferred Specimen
Swabs


Minimum Volume
2 swabs


Instructions
Cleanse skin around eye. Gently remove make-up and ointment with sterile cotton and saline. Then, pass each moistened swap twice over lower conjunctiva. Avoid eyelid, border, and eyelashes.


Transport Container
Moist sterile swabs




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.