| Test Name: | Ocular/Auditory Culture with Stain |
| Epic Order Code: | Ear: | LAB942 | |
| Eye: | LAB943 | |
| CPT Code: | 87070 |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Conjunctiva, Cornea, Donor Cornea, Ear, Eye |
| Acceptable Container(s): | Sterile container or swab |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| Routine: 3 days |
| Collection Information: | Refer to Microbiology Collection Information by Source. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at room temperature. Do NOT refrigerate. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, improper/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | No growth from sterile sites, no pathogens from sites with normal flora. |
| Additional Information: | Be specific about origin of specimen; i.e., right ear, left eye, etc. Susceptibilities are performed on all medically significant isolates. |