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Test Details

Corneal Transplant Culture

General Info:

Description:

The Corneal Transplant Culture test identifies microorganisms present in corneoscleral rims during keratoplasty or corneal transplant procedures. Healthcare professionals implement this test as part of the protocol when replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with donated corneal tissue to avoid postoperative complications such as vision loss and or complete eye removal in extreme cases

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Corneal Preserve Fluid, Corneal Tissue-Donor, Corneal Tissue-Recipient

Container Type: 

Sterile Cup

Volume: 

5 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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