Ear (Surgical) Culture Panel
        Test Schedule
    
    | Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround | 
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Bacteriology | Mon-Fri | 2-7 days | 
                Price:
                $85.00
            
        
    
    
        Description
    
    The surgical ear culture panel is for the detection of bacterial infections associated with surgical infections of the ear and includes aerobic culture, anaerobic culture and a Gram stain.
This panel does not include antimicrobial susceptibility testing which is an additional charge per susceptibility.
    This panel does not include antimicrobial susceptibility testing which is an additional charge per susceptibility.
        Specimens Required
    
    - Exudate
- Tissue
        Sampling Requirements
    
    
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.        
    
    
        Collection Container
    
    - Sterile, leak-proof container
- Obligate anaerobic bacterial transport system
        Packing Instructions
    
    
        
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.        
    
    
        Special Instructions
    
    Please note specimens are not routinely pooled for culture unless specifically requested. 
    
        Ordering Instructions
    
    
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information.
To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.