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HelpTest Code LAB12025 Eye Culture with Gram Stain
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Indicate source.
Submit Corneal rings in a sterile container.
For Aqueous or Vitreous fluid, see LAB12017 – Body Fluid Culture with Gram Stain
Primary Collection Container
Gel Bottom Swab
Alternate Collection Container
Sterile Container
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Reference Range
No Growth
Methodology
Culture
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
4-10 days
CPT Codes
87070; 87205; Identification and susceptability tests are billed separately from culture.
Unacceptable Conditions
Refrigerated specimens.
Specimens >24 hours old.
Additional Information
Includes gram stain, it does not need to be ordered separately.