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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | EACUL |
| EPIC | LAB11370 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Identifying bacteria responsible for infections in the ear and determining in vitro susceptibility of bacteria.
Significant isolates reflex to organism identification and antibiotic susceptibility test. Additional charges apply.
Method Name
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2-3 Days
Specimen Type
Swab from Affected Area
Preferred Container
Culture Transport Media
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Aseptically collect specimen from affected area (external or middle ear).
2. Submit specimen on swab in culture transport medium.
To Process:
1. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
2. Send at ambient temperature.
3. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth or medical record number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials and SPECIMEN SOURCE
SPECIMEN SOURCE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
Add On Capable
Not Permitted
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87070 | Culture, Bacterial, Any Other Source Except Urine, Blood, Stool, Aerobic with Isolation and Presumptive Identification of Isolates | |
| 87077 | Culture, Bacterial, Aerobic Isolate, Additional Methods Required for Definitive Identification, Each Isolate | if Indicated |
| 87149 x5 | Culture, Identification by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA) Probe, Direct Probe Technique, Per Culture or Isolate, Each Organism Probed | if Indicated |
| 87181 x5 | Susceptibility Studies, Antimicrobial Agent, Agar Dilution Method, per Agent (eg: Antibiotic Gradient Strip) | if Indicated |
| 87186 | Susceptibility Studies, Microdilution or Agar Dilution (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration [MIC] or Breakpoint), Each Multimicrobial, Per Plate | if Indicated |
| 87205 | Smear, Primary Source with Interpretation, Gram or Geimsa Stain for Bacteria, Fungi, or Cell Types |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
608-0
Keywords
EAR CULTURE
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Remel Bacti Swab