Specimen: Submit Ear Swab innoculated in special Aerobic Transport Medium available from Medilab. Specify left or right ear swab on transport medium vial and test request form. Ship refrigerated.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Conventional culture, Automated-MIC, MALDITOF-MS, KBDD

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 3 days

Usage: Common organisms causing ear infection are S.aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and S.pneumoniae. On identification of the organism, antibiotic susceptibilities are performed that aid in selection of appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

Specialty: Physician, ENT specialist

Disease: Infections

Components: Includes ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY if indicated

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required