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HelpTest Code EAR CX Culture, Ear, Smear
Additional Codes
LAB20400
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Varies
Container
Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media or sterile container
Specimen Type
Ear/Ear canal/Ear drainage/Ear drum/ Eustachian tube
Minimum Volume
1 Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media or sterile container
Specimen Stability
| Eswab | 48 hours |
| Other culture swab | 24 hours |
| Sterile container | 2 hours, do not refrigerate |
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen from the same source per day |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025