Eye Culture
| Test Name |
Eye Culture |
| Alternate Name(s) | Conjunctival culture |
| Laboratory Module |
Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
EYE
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Specimen Type |
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| Collection Container |
Amies Transport Media |
| Container Information |
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| Collection Information |
Conjunctival Swab/ Drainage Swab the inside surface of the eyelid and the fornix of the eye. Place in transport media. |
| Test Schedule |
Daily |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 24 hours Final: 72 hours |
| Stat Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 24 hours Final: 72 hours |
| Critical Values |
As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes | |
| Storage and Transport |
The swab should be maintained at room temperature until transport to the lab. Once in the lab the specimen will be stored at room temperature in the microbiology rack. |
| Test Referred To |
On site, BGH laboratory |
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