Collection Notes: The exact site where the specimen was collected must be specified. Acceptable ear specimens include: tympanocentesis fluid, aspirates, or scrapings. Susceptibility testing will be performed at an additional charge. A swab is not the specimen of choice for the diagnosis of otitis media infections because it will not reach the infected area.
Clinical Utility: This culture is used to isolate pathogens that are responsible for ear-related infections.
Bactiswab
Ambient 48 Hours
Sterile Container/ Tube
Ambient 48 Hours
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