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Lab Test Dictionary

Eye Culture


Synonyms

Conjunctiva culture, Ocular culture.

Specimen Type

Conjunctiva

Performing Lab

RCHSD Microbiology


Epic ID

LAB943

Lab Test Days

upon receipt

Standard TAT

3 days

Stat TAT

N/A


Collection Information

Container Type

Liquid Stuart Culturette Swab (Red-Cap)

Collection Instructions

Scrub swab(s) over affected area of conjunctiva. Place back into transport media and deliver to lab ASAP.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Specimen Stability

Up to 48 hours after collection.

Rejection Criteria

Dry swab. Significant delay in transport.

Processing Instructions

Refer to microbiology processing manual


Included Tests

Gram stain included with culture


Revised

08-03-17