1. Collect specimen from eye using a culture swab.
2. Label swab with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient
temperature only.
Note: 1. Specimen source
is required.
2. Mini-Tip CULTURETTETM is available from laboratory.
Conventional Culture Techniques
No growth
Monday through Sunday
87070-Culture
87077-Aerobic isolate (if appropriate)
87186-Per organism for routine battery (if appropriate)