Eye Culture
- LIS Mnemonic: CEYES
Collect
Eye exudates with double swab culture device
Volume Required
1 double swab culture device
Minimum Required
1 swab; additional swab if Gram Stain required
Transport
Send within 1hour of collection at room temperature
Stability
Up to 2 hours after collection
Unacceptable conditions
Refrigerated specimens
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Updates daily until final
CPT
87070
Methodology
Culture
Remarks
If ordering a Gram Stain 2 swabs must be submitted. All specimens from neonates routinely checked for N. gonorrhoeae.
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