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
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".
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
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