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Culture, Eye

Message
Performed in the Microbiology Laboratory X 65785
Sample both eyes using separate swabs.Be sure to mark samples Right and Left.
Sampling of uninfected eye conjunctiva (with separate swab) serves as a control to determine indigenous microflora.
 


Test Code
CXEYE


Alias/See Also
Eye, Culture


CPT Codes
87070, and 87205

Includes
Aerobic culture, Direct gram stain  (Reflex to additional bacterial isolate identification if pathogenic organisms are isolated and bacterial susceptibility if appropriate.)


Preferred Specimen
Conjunctiva


Instructions
Sample each eye with separate swabs, premoistened with sterile nonbacteriostatic saline. Roll swab over conjunctiva.
Sampling the unifected eye conjunctiva (with separate swab) serves as a control for comparison to infected eye.
Be sure to mark samples Right  and Left.  


Transport Container
Culture Swab


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Test performed Sunday Through Saturday 6am- 11pm


Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
Microbiology X65785 / X65786



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.