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Test Code EYECS Eye Culture

Infectious

STABILITY

Specimens must be submitted to the laboratory ASAP.

  • Swab samples are stable for 48-hours refrigerated after collection.
  • All other samples MUST be delivered ASAP to ensure sample integrity is maintained. 

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS/ HANDLING

Conjunctivia:

  • BD BBL CultureSwab Plus (Blue Swab)

Corneal Scrapings

  • Collected and planted in physicians office.
    • 3-5 scrapings using a sterile spatula.
    • Media is inoculated uring a C formation for each scraping.

Vitreous Fluid

  • Fluid in a sterile contanier or capped syringe. 

Donor Cornea 

  • Donor corneal rim and transport fluid. 

All specimens must be labeled with TWO patient identifiers (Name, DOB, MRN)

HANDLING:  Samples must be delivered in sealed biohazard containers to the processing department ASAP. 

ASTM/HL7/SDF 1

SQ: EYECS