Culture, Eye
Orderable EAP code:
LAB00184
CPT Codes:
87070
Lab Section:
Kaiser Regional Laboratory
Test Schedule:
Daily. Routine culture results are available in 3 to 5 days. Cornea culture is available in 10 to 14 days.
Interpretation:
Gram smears routinely performed.
Specimen Requirements:
E-Swab or cornea scrapings in BH1.
Vitreous/aqueous fluid: sterile leak-proof container/syringe (no needle).
Comments:
If transplant cornea for sterility, refer to sterility culture.
Synonyms:
Eye Culture