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CULTURE CORNEA, DONOR

Test Code
CXCOR


Alias/See Also
LAB1888 CORNEA CULTURE 82878


Includes
Includes both aerobic and anaerobic culture; no Gram stain.


Preferred Specimen
Transplanted DONOR cornea RIM submitted in sterile transport solution.


Transport Container
Vendor transport device; sterile screw cap container.


Transport Temperature
Ambient temperature.


Specimen Stability
24 hours.


Methodology
Broth culture.

Setup Schedule
Cultures set up 24/7.


Report Available
Preliminary reports daily and when significant results detected. Final report after 7 days.


Performed By
Piedmont Atlanta



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