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. |
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