CPT 4 Code: 87070

Test Order Mnemonic: C EAR

Applies To: Isolation of aerobic bacteria

Lab: Bacteriology

Request Form: Microbiology

Collection: Aseptic technique, culturette, ear washings or aspirations

Storage Instructions: Room temperature

Causes for Rejection: mislabeled sample

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Preliminary report after 1 day, final report after 3 days

Special Instructions: Fully describe the sample on requisition (example, outer ear, middle ear aspiration) to assure appropriate processing.

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

Container: Culturette available through Materials Management