CPT 4 Code: 87070

Test Order Mnemonic: C EYE

Applies To: Isolation of aerobic bacteria

Lab: Bacteriology

Request Form: Microbiology

Collection: Aseptic technique, culturette

Storage Instructions: Room temperature

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

Specimen: (Source) Eye, conjunctiva, eyelid, cornea, contact lens

Container: Culturette