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EAR CULTURE, BACTERIAL (088-0057)
Clinical Indication: Detection of bacterial pathogens that cause ear infections (acute otitis media, otitis externa)
Test Mnemonic: C EAR
Methodology: Culture isolation of aerobic bacteria
Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

2-3 days
Specimen Requirements:

Collect: Left ear swab, right ear swab, middle ear aspiration

Specimen Preparation: Culturette or sterile container

Storage/Transport:  Room temperature. Refrigerate if transport is delayed.

Stability: 48 hours

Causes for Rejection:  Leaking container
Clinical Information:

Fully describe the sample source on the requisition form (example - outer ear, middle ear aspiration, etc.) to insure appropriate processing.
Reference Range:

No aerobic growth
Note:

 
CPT 4 Code:

87070
Review 9/17/2012 by T. Friloux

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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