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Is microbiological analysis of donor cornea transport culture media necessary?

April 26, 2017analysis cornea culture donor media microbiological National necessary PubMed transport

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Is microbiological analysis of donor cornea transport culture media necessary?

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PURPOSE: To investigate microbial contamination of the transport medium. Examination of corneoscleral rims is not included in this series. METHODS: Transport media of 63 consecutive grafts done at Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow, were collected for microbial examination. RESULTS: None of the culture plates showed any growth after prolonged culture, and microscopy was negative in 100% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: Routine culture of transport media may not be necessary.