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Test Code LAB942 EAR CULTURE WITH GRAM STAIN

Important Note

This test if for INNER ear specimens only.  For external ear cultures, order a Surface Wound Culture.

Additional Codes

Internal: 11567

External: EARCULT

Beaker: LAB942

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Sterile transport swab
Specimen Type: Sterile transport swab
Collection Procedure: Submit suppurative material from INSIDE the ear collected on sterile transport swab. Sterile tube for drainage from inner ear.
Specimen Processing: Store and transport at room temperature.
Stability: Room Temp 48 hours

Method

Organism Isolation & Identification

Synonyms

Ear Culture

CPT Codes

87205, 87070, 87075

Department

Microbiology

Test Schedule

DAILY

Test Includes

Gram Stain; aerobic culture

Turnaround Time

2-3 days minimum