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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Ear Culture, External (Regional) (Synonym: Ear Infection, Otitis Externa, Otitis Media, Ear Canal Culture, Ear Drainage, Ear Swab) | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB942 | ||
| Test Code: | MEDITECH: CUEAR FOR REFERRED-OUT SPECIMENS, USE CUEARR | ||
| Specimen Type: | Swab | ||
| Primary Container: | Modified Amies Clear (Pink Top Swab) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Use a swab moistened with sterile saline to remove any superficial debris. Gently roll and rotate swab over the surface of the affected area allowing fluid/discharge to collect on swab. Carefully place swab in the container without contaminating it. Indicate which ear (Left or Right) on requisition and if myringotomy tubes are present. | ||
| Test Resources: | Order in Connect Care/Meditech
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| Stability and Storage: | Refrigerate | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Red Deer Regional Hospital Northern Lights Regional Hospital Grande Prairie Regional Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Test will be rejected if specimen or requisition is mislabeled. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | ||
