Test Name
Eye Culture
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Microbiology
Critical Value
Growth indicating a positive culture
Summary Test NameEye Culture
Container MicrobiologyEye Discharge / Conjunctiva on swab culture collection/transport system
Transport TimeDeliver to lab within 1 hour of collection. Do not refrigerate.
Specimen Stability1 hour at room temperature
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsNegative at 3 days; Preliminary reports issued at 18 - 24 hours
Reference ValueNo Growth
Test ResultsNo growth / Quantity of organisms present/identification and sensitivity performed according to lab criteria.