Ear Culture EARC
Method(s) | Culture |
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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 | |
No Growth. |