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Ear Culture and Stain

Order Name C EAR RTS
Test Number: 6002007
Revision Date 09/21/2017
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Ear Culture and Stain
Culture  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred See Instructions Swab Copan eSwab - White (Regular size) Room Temperature
Alternate 1 See Instructions Swab Copan eSwab - Green (Mini-tip) Room Temperature
Alternate 2 See Instructions Swab PNP Swab (Green Cap) Room Temperature
Instructions Swab specimen should remain at room temperature and be setup within 2 days of collection. Dry swabs, swabs in non-sterile transport devices, viral media, or refrigerated and/or frozen swabs are unacceptable.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Daily 
Expected TAT 3 Days  
Clinical Use Used to identify bacterial pathogens of the ear. 
CPT Code(s) 87070
Lab Section Microbiology