Home
HelpTest Code EYE CX Culture, Eye, Smear
Additional Codes
LAB2310
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
1 Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media
Container
Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media
Preferred Specimen
- Swab in Aimes or Stuart’s transport media
- Synthetic flocked swab in liquid Aimes transport medium (E-swab)
- Syringe aspirate
Acceptable Specimens
- Polyester or Dacron swab in Liquid Aimes or Liquid Stuart’s transport medium without charcoal
- Kimura spatula scrapings of cornea
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 labled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen | Stability |
| Synthetic flocked swab in liquid Aimes transport medium (E-swab) | 24h Ambient |
| Syringe aspirate | 1hr Ambient, set up immediately |
| Polyester or Dacron swab in Liquid Aimes or Liquid Stuart’s transport medium without charcoal | 24h Ambient |
| Kimura spatula scrapings of cornea | Scrapings - set up immediately |
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
March 2024