EAP

87070L

Synonyms

  • C Ear

Test Components

  • Culture Ear

Specimen Type

  • Drainage
  • Ear
  • Ear canal
  • Lesion
  • Middle ear fluid

Collect

Preferred:
  • E-Swab Transport System (Liquid Amies, White Cap) 
Alternate:
  • E-Swab Minitip Transport System (Liquid Amies, Green Cap)
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  • Sterile Leak Proof Container

Collect, Preferred Volume

> 0.5 mLs 

Specimen Type

  • Drainage
  • Ear
  • Ear canal
  • Lesion
  • Middle ear fluid

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient (Room Temperature)

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Expired collection or transport device
  • Greater than 48 hours post collection
  • Dry Swab

Performed

Daily

Reported

2 - 5 days

Methodology

Culture

Performing Lab

AWL

Department

Microbiology

EAP

87070L
Ordering

EAP

87070L

Synonyms

  • C Ear

Test Components

  • Culture Ear
Collection

Specimen Type

  • Drainage
  • Ear
  • Ear canal
  • Lesion
  • Middle ear fluid

Collect

Preferred:
  • E-Swab Transport System (Liquid Amies, White Cap) 
Alternate:
  • E-Swab Minitip Transport System (Liquid Amies, Green Cap)
​​​​​​​
  • Sterile Leak Proof Container

Collect, Preferred Volume

> 0.5 mLs 
Specimen Processing

Specimen Type

  • Drainage
  • Ear
  • Ear canal
  • Lesion
  • Middle ear fluid

Storage/Transport Temperature

Ambient (Room Temperature)

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Expired collection or transport device
  • Greater than 48 hours post collection
  • Dry Swab
Testing

Performed

Daily

Reported

2 - 5 days

Methodology

Culture

Performing Lab

AWL

Department

Microbiology
Result Interpretation
Administrative

EAP

87070L