Ear Culture
SoftLab Order Code
CXEAR
Epic Order Name
EAR CULTURE
Epic Order ID
LAB942
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Ear exudate or fluid
Collection Container
E- Swab
Collecting Volume
One swab
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Instructions
Cleanse external canal with mild detergent. If eardrum is perforated, collect specimen on sterile swab through sterile funnel from eardrum or beyond.
TAT
Gram stain: Usually available within 8 hours of receipt in the laboratory<p> Preliminary culture result : in 24hr.</p>Final culture result : Negative result in 72 hours , Positive result may take 72 hours or more .
CPT Codes
87070