Test Searches require one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. This page WILL NOT WORK with Internet Explorer versions 8 or older. Alphabetical Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W-Z ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY TESTS Search Tests Eye Culture, Bacterial (8000100397) Test Mnemonic: C EYE Specimen Requirements: Container: E-Swab Conjunctiva/discharge, vitreous fluid aspirate in sterile container Corneal scraping - media and slide inoculated by provider Storage/Transport: Sterile container: Room temperature E-Swab: Room temperature or Refrigerated Stability: Sterile container: <=24 hours E-Swab: <=48 hours Causes for Rejection: Corneal donor specimen should be ordered as a Tissue culture Methodology: Semi-quantitative culture. Identification and susceptibility when appropriate. Performed: Clinical Microbiology Turnaround Time: 3-4 Days Reference Range: No organisms isolated. CPT 4 Code: 87070, additional CPT codes if indicated Clinical Indication: Possible infections of the eye, conjunctiva, eyelid, cornea, or lens Effective Date: 05/02/2024 Reviewed By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 09/19/2018 Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 05/02/2024 When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. « Back