Test Code CEYE Culture, Eye, with Gram Stain
Additional Codes
Epic EAP |
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LAB943 Eye culture |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Copan ESwab
Sterile Container
Collection Information:
Collect using a Copan ESwab for superficial collections or for drainage or aspirated samples place in a sterile container
Remarks:
Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient Stability:
24 hours
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
CPT
87070 - Culture
87205 - Gram stain
Methodology
Plate Culture/ Gram Stain
Performance
Daily
Analytical Time:
2 days
Alias
Aerobic Bacteria Culture, Eye, Aerobic Culture