Ear Culture EARC
| Method(s) | Culture |
|---|---|
| Components | Gram Stain |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | ESwab of external ear canal. |
| Transport | ESwab culture device at 20-25ºC. |
| Stability | Ambient: 48 hours or less Refrigerated: 48 hours or less |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 3010179 |
| CPTCode | 87205, 87070 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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No Growth. |
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