EYE CULTURE W/GRAM STAIN
| Test Name |
EYE CULTURE W/GRAM STAIN |
| Mnemonic |
EYE |
| CPT |
8,707,087,205 |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Container |
STERILE SWAB/CULTURETTE |
| Handling |
Collection: Culturette swab with wet sponge.
Conjunctival: Remove matting or pus from eye. Roll mini-tip swab onto conjunctiva.
Corneal scraping: Use mini-tip culturette
Contact microbiology to obtain plated media for direct inoculation if desired.
Unacceptable conditions: Nonsterile or dry swabs
Stability: Ambient: 24 hours
Set up daily. Gram stain included. TAT: Routine culture, 2 days |
| Component |
GRAM STAIN
EYE CULTURE |
| Methodology |
Standard culture procedures |
| Units |
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| Required Information |
Sensitivity ordered? |
| Reported |
Preliminary 1 day; final negative at 2 days; sensitivity 2-3 days (if indicated) |
| Note |
Additional charges may vary based on id/sensi of significant isolates. |
| Cross References |
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| Referred Lab |
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