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eD-H Order Code
LAB943
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conjunct | 1.0 ML | ||
| Conjunct Scr | 1.0 ML | ||
| Conjunct Sw | 1.0 ML | ||
| Cornea | 1.0 ML | ||
| Eye Fl | 1.0 ML | ||
| Orbit | 1.0 ML | ||
| 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Eswab: 48 hours ambient or refrigerated
Sterile cup: 24 hours refrigerated
Additional Specimen Instructions
Corneal scrapings and intraocular fluid specimens should be inoculated directly to plated media and slides (obtained from the Microbiology lab).
Collect conjunctive specimens in an Eswab.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87070
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology