Sterility culture

Alphabetical Test listing

Sterility culture-6572

Test name:

Sterility culture

Test number:

6572

Excellian order number:

87070.4

Abbreviation:

STE

Tests included:

Identification, susceptibilities and serogrouping will be performed on all microbiology isolates considered by the laboratory to be significant.

Specimen type:

Donor cornea, donor cornea media, contact lens, contact lens case

Collection container:

Falcon vial/tube - 15mL

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Collection instructions:

Collect aseptically

Transport container:

Falcon vial/tube - 15mL

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Alternate specimen type:

Other sterile specimens

Alternate collection container:

Saline vial/tube (sterile)

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 48 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
Improper transport container
Improper transport temperature
Inappropriate specimen type
Leaking container

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

Preliminary - 1 day
Final - 5 days

Method:

Culture

Reference ranges:

No growth

Clinical information:

Infection Control and/or laboratory approval may be required for unusual specimens.

For prosthetic devices, implants and other patient related artificial devices, order Hardware culture, stain (12424/HDWS).

CPT codes:

87070

Additional CPT codes (if appropriate):
87186 - Sensitivities
87077 - ID

This list may not be all inclusive if there is the need to send the ID or sensitivities out to a referral laboratory

Date created:

01/30/2008

Revised date:

03/07/2022

Review date:

12/15/2023