Eye Culture and Gram Stain

Message
SRHC Clients:

Transport to SRH lab at room temperature same day for best practice.



 




Test Code
EYEC


Includes
Culture
Gram Stain
Identification and Sensitivities as indicated.


Transport Container
Eye, corneal scrapings, conjunctiva in Culturette


Specimen Stability


Room Temp  48 hours--optimum results 24 hours.




Methodology
Culture

Report Available
48 hours




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.