Aspirate: Transfer to a sterile container. (Min: 0.1 mL) Swab: Place in Eswab transport media (ARUP Supply #45877) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Unacceptable Conditions
Swabs of external ear canal without drainage. Dry swabs.
1-2 days Preliminary: 1 day Final: Negative at 2 days
Synonyms
Culture, Ear
Reference Interval
No growth. Identification and susceptibility tests are performed on pathogens.
CPT Codes
87070
Collection
Collect
Collect: Aspirate or drainage.
Specimen Preparation
Aspirate: Transfer to a sterile container. (Min: 0.1 mL) Swab: Place in Eswab transport media (ARUP Supply #45877) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Unacceptable Conditions
Swabs of external ear canal without drainage. Dry swabs.
