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