Eye Culture/Gram Stain C EYE
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Culture - Eye |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Culture - Eye |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Microorganisms play a major role in both acute and chronic eye conditions. To successfully recover offending organisms, it is necessary to know the clinical syndrome and site of infection. Not evaluated for Chlamydia. |
Specimen Type |
.Eye |
Container |
Eswab |
Collection Instructions |
Conjunctiva-Obtain specimen with a swab (ESwab) insert in transport container. Culture each eye with a separate swab. Order Gram stain if required. (Premade smears could be submitted for Gram-stain) |
Transport Instructions |
Room temperature |
Specimen Stability |
48 hours room temperature / Transport to the lab as soon as possible /Do not refrigerate. |
Methodology |
Culture. Gram stain included. |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
CPT |
87070 - Culture |
PDM |
6201095 |
Result InterpretationNo growth |
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Forms |
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