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Methodology
Conventional CultureIncludes Gram stain, isolation, and identification of pathogenic organisms. Susceptibility testing will be performed. This test will not detect chlamydia or viruses.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital LaboratorySpecimen Requirements
1. Cleanse skin around eye with mild antiseptic.2. Gently remove makeup and ointment with sterile cotton and saline.
3. Collect specimen using 1 aerobic bacterial transport swab.
4. Pass moistened swab 2 times over lower conjunctiva. Avoid eyelid border and lashes. Culture these separately in a similar fashion, if indicated.
5. Return aerobic swab to plastic sleeve.
6. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.