Ear and Eye Culture (EE) |
EPIC Test Name
Ear and Eye CultureEPIC Code
LAB2724Specimen Requirements
Ear or eye specimens | |
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Collection: | Collect using standard procedures. |
Transport: | Room Temperature |
Stability: | Room temperature: ≤2 hours Refrigerated (4°C): ≤24 hours |
Container: | Gel swabs |
Turnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Ear or eye specimens | Preliminary culture results after 24 hours incubation Final negative culture results available after 3 days | Daily |
Performed
Lab |
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Microbiology - Downtown |
Test Includes
Culture. Includes Gram Stain. |