CULTURE EAR
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: EAR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6966
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 2 - 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6966
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 2 - 3 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Ear swab
Collection Info:
Collect specimen in a "Culturette".
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Ear swab
Collection Info:
Collect specimen in a "Culturette".
Methods
Conventional Culture Techniques
CPT Codes
87070 Culture
87205 primary stain- gram stain
87205 primary stain- gram stain
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
N/A