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Test Code LAB943 Culture, Eye with Gram Stain

Important Note

  • Sources required on patient label and in order.
  • Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: CEYE

Collection

Patient Preparation:

Aseptic techniques must be used in obtaining and transporting specimen.

Specimen Type:

Superficial collection Copan eSwab

Drainage or aspirate in a sterile container.

Minimum Volume:

Drainage/Aspirate: 1mL

eSwab: entire swab

Reasons for Rejection:

Specimen collected in improper container or does not meet colelction, storage, or transport requirements.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours (eSwab 48 hours)

Refrigerated: 24 hours (eSwab 48 hours) (Preferred)

Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Range

Culture Dependent

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Health Pathology Laboratory Ankeny, IA

Days Performed:

               Set up Sunday-Saturday (Cultures read on day shift only.)

Analytical Time:

Gram Stain: 24 hours

Culture: 2 days

CPT Codes

Culture- 87070

Gram Stain- 87205