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HelpTest Code LAB942 Ear Culture
Specimen Required
- Specimen Type- Swab from external or inner ear
- Container type(s) BBL Culture Swab or Eswab
Method Name
Aerobic Culture only
CPT Code Information
87070 - Culture, Aerobic, bacterial
87205 - Gram Stain, Smear, primary source with interpretation
Specimen Stability Information
BBL Culture Swab - 24 hours at room temperature
Eswab - 48 hours at room temperature or refrigerated
Useful For
Isolation and identification of aerobic bacterial pathogens from the external and inner ear.
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Sunday
Report Available:
Preliminary reports are usually available at 24 hours
Cultures with no growth are finaled after 48 hours. If reflex testing is required, test results will be delayed.