Culture, Vitreous Fluid
This test is to be ordered for both Vitreous Fluid and Vitreous Wash Specimens
or
Container/Specimen Type
Aspirate
| Test ID |
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LAB5061 |
| EPIC Order |
|
Vitreous/Aqueous Fluid Culture |
| CPT Code(s) |
|
87075, Plus 87015 for Vitreous Wash specimens |
| Group/Individual Test |
|
Individual |
| Laboratory |
|
Clinical Microbiology; 984-974-1805 |
| Tube Station |
|
82 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
Syringe with NO NEEDLE, or Sterile Specimen cup. See Comments. |
| Availability |
Routine: |
24 hrs/day, 7 days/week |
| |
Gram Stain: |
Vitreous Wash: No |
| |
Fungal Direct: |
Vitreous Wash: No |
| |
Gram Stain:
|
Vitreous Humor: Yes |
| |
Fungal Direct:
|
Vitreous Humor: "By Request Only" |
| Turnaround Time |
|
7 days (if negative) |
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| Comments |
