NOTE: If source is a transplant cornea or corneal rim for sterility culture only, refer to Sterility Culture.
Synonyms
C Eye
Culture Eye
Test Components
Culture Eye
Specimen Type
Eye
Corneal Scrapings
Vitreous/Aqueous Fluid
Collect
Eye or Corneal Scrapings:
E-Swab Transport System (Liquid Amies, White Cap)
Vitreous / Aqueous Fluid:
Sterile Leak Proof Container
Syringe, Sterile Note: Needles should be removed and the syringe capped prior to submission of the syringe to the lab. Do NOT submit a syringe with the needles still attached.
Alternate:
E-Swab Minitip Transport System (Liquid Amies, Green Cap)
Direct innoculation by clinician onto media. Consult with Laboratory for appropriate media types.
Specimen Type
Eye
Corneal Scrapings
Vitreous/Aqueous Fluid
Storage/Transport Temperature
Ambient (Room Temperature)
Unacceptable Conditions
Expired collection or transport device
Greater than 48 hours post collection (Eswab)
Greater than 24 hours post collection, if collected in sterile container or directly inoculated media.
Dry Swab
Performed
Daily
Reported
Routine: 3 - 5 days
Cornea Culture: 10 - 14 days
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
AWL
Department
Microbiology
EAP
87070ZZV
Ordering
EAP
87070ZZV
Ordering Recommendations
NOTE: If source is a transplant cornea or corneal rim for sterility culture only, refer to Sterility Culture.
Synonyms
C Eye
Culture Eye
Test Components
Culture Eye
Collection
Specimen Type
Eye
Corneal Scrapings
Vitreous/Aqueous Fluid
Collect
Eye or Corneal Scrapings:
E-Swab Transport System (Liquid Amies, White Cap)
Vitreous / Aqueous Fluid:
Sterile Leak Proof Container
Syringe, Sterile Note: Needles should be removed and the syringe capped prior to submission of the syringe to the lab. Do NOT submit a syringe with the needles still attached.
Alternate:
E-Swab Minitip Transport System (Liquid Amies, Green Cap)
Direct innoculation by clinician onto media. Consult with Laboratory for appropriate media types.
Specimen Processing
Specimen Type
Eye
Corneal Scrapings
Vitreous/Aqueous Fluid
Storage/Transport Temperature
Ambient (Room Temperature)
Unacceptable Conditions
Expired collection or transport device
Greater than 48 hours post collection (Eswab)
Greater than 24 hours post collection, if collected in sterile container or directly inoculated media.
