$55
Specimen/Sample Type:
Ear Swab
CULTURE, Ear
Reference Range:
No pathogens isolated
Performed/Reported:
Mon-Sat
Transportation/Storage:
ASAP,Room Temp. for 8 hrs or 37°C if >8 Hrs
Preliminary Report:
24 hrs
Final Report:
2- 3 days
Collection Instructions:
Media Ear- Sample must be acquired using aseptic technique.
Externa Ear- Use a moistened swab to remove any debris or crust from the ear canal. Obtain sample by firmly rotating swab in the outer canal.
Submit in transport medium.
Comments :
For Otitis externa, vigorous swabbing is required after debris or crust has been removed since surface swabbing may miss pathogens.