Eye Culture

Test Code

EYECU

Specimen Name

Eye Culture

CPT Codes

  • 87070
  • 87075
  • 87205

Collect

Eswab or Eye drainage, eye fluid, scrapings, sclera, cornea, vitreous fluid conjunctiva.

Stability

Room Temperature

Volume

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported Final 5 days

Components

Additional Information

Gram Stain is reported within 1 hour of being received at testing facility.

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  • Serum 
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