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LAB2310
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Container
- Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media
- Synthetic flocked swab in liquid Aimes transport medium (E-swab)
- Sterile container
Specimen Type
Cornea, Eye, Eyelid, Lacrimal duct, Vitreous fluid
Preferred
- Synthetic flocked swab in liquid Aimes transport medium (E-swab)
- Syringe aspirate
Acceptable
- Polyester or Dacron swab in Liquid Aimes or Liquid Stuart’s transport medium without charcoal
- Kimura spatula scrapings of cornea
Minimum Volume
1 Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media or sterile container
Specimen Stability
| Specimen | Stability |
| Eswabs | 48 hours ambient |
| Swabs | 24 hours ambient |
| Sterile container | 2 hours ambient, do not refrigerate |
| Aspirates | 1 hour Ambient |
| Scrapings | Set up immediately |
Reference or Target Ranges
No Growth
Reportable Units
Growth or No Growth
Critical Value
Positive growth
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 3 – 7 days |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Culture |
CPT Codes
87070
Last review/edit date
2025