CULTURE EYE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: EYEC
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: Eye swab
Collection Info:
Collect specimen with a "Culturette".

Specimen Acceptability

Methods

Conventional Culture Technique

CPT Codes

87070 culure
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