CULTURE, BACTERIAL, INNER EAR with gram stain
| Synonyms: | Ear Culture, Inner |
| Computer Code: | EARCS |
| Specimen Collection: | Tympanocentesis fluid. Culturette swab of exudate. |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature within 24 hours. |
| Reference Values: | No growth. Identification and/or susceptibility performed if indicated. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MICRO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | Neg: 2 day Pos: 1-3 days |
| Stat TAT: | gram stain only: 1 hour from receipt |
| CPT Code(s): | 87070, 87205 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |