Synonyms
Otitis media culture
Specimen Type
Middle Ear Fluid
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB347
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
3 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Effusion from middle ear collected in a syringe by tympanocentisis. Specimen can be placed in a small sterile container for transport to lab.
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Submit fluid from middle ear collected in a syringe by tympanocentisis. Specimen can be placed in a small sterile container for immediate transport to lab. Swabs are discouraged as reduced recovery of organisms may occur.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Deliver to laboratory immediately. A significant delay in transport may result in loss of organism viability.
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual.
Included Tests
Gram stain, aerobic and anaerobic cultures
Comments
Specimens submitted on swabs in transport media (Culturette) will not receive an anaerobic culture.
Revised
08-04-17