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Test Code EYEC Culture, Eye

Infectious

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4511

Purpose

For the detection of bacteria responsible for infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva and eye.

Methodology

Conventional culture (includes gram stain)

Sample Type

Culture Swab (eye)

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) N/A
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) N/A

 

Rejection Criteria

  • Any source other than eye.
  • Samples outside stability limits
  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 No

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT Code

87205

87070

87077 (if appropriate)

87186 (if appropriate)

87184 (if appropriate)

LOINC

609-8 Bacteria identified Aer cx Nom (Eye)