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Ear Culture and Gram Stain

CPT Code(s): 87070
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Collect: Aspirate or drainage.
Specimen Preparation:Aspirate: Transfer to a sterile container. (Min: 0.1 mL)Swab: Place in Eswab transport media (RDL Supply #45877) available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature.
Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Culture, Ear