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Culture, Aerobic - Eye

Collection Requirements

Source: conjunctiva
Container: eSwab

 

Source: corneal scraping
Container: contact Microbiology for media to inoculate at bedside

 

Source: fluids or aspirates
Container: sterile syringe or cup

Turn Around Time

2 days

Availability

Routine

Lab Processing Instructions

Room temperature

Performing Laboratory

Adele Hall

Adele Hall Lab Section

Microbiology

Instrumentation/Methodology

Culture

Reference Ranges

No bacteria isolated

CPT

87070