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Test Code EAR CX Culture, Ear, Smear

Additional Codes

LAB20400

Collection Method

Varies

Minimum Volume

1 Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media

Container

Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media

Acceptable Specimens

  • Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media
  • Syringe

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 labled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen from the same source per day

Specimen Stability

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed Daily
Expected Turn Around Time 2 days
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Culture

CPT Codes

87070 

Last review/edit date

March 2024