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CULTURE, VITREOUS EYE FLUID (VITRC)

Test Code
LAB8081


Preferred Specimen
Intraocular fluid

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Instructions
If possible, arrange with microbiology lab to obtain liquid media prior to set up.


Transport Container
Syringe, with needle removed


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Collection in Aptima collection kit




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.