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| EAR CULTURE - OUTER |
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| Alternate Names: | Otitis externa, ear culture external |
| Test Includes: | Isolation and identification of potential aerobic
pathogens. Antibiotic susceptibility testing of aerobes where indicated. Gram stain |
| Performed: | Daily |
| Turnaround Time: | Preliminary reports available after 24 hours. |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
Specific site of specimen MUST be stated (external ear) |
| Container / Tube: | Culturette® |
| Minimum Volume: | NA |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Expected Results: | No growth |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Specimen not collected in sterile container. Specimen container must not be contaminated on the outside. Specimens not delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. Swabs must be received in a moist state. |
| Microbiology Specimen Rejection Policy: | Click here for policy |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB ear |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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