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Test Code GRAM STAIN GRAM STAIN

Department

Microbiology

Specimen Type

Body fluid, Wound, Deep Abscess, Tissue or Respiratory Specimens

Method

Traditional Gram Stain

Container

Sterile conical tube with screw cap (body fliud)/ Culture swab (wound, deep abscess, tissue) / Sterile screw cap container (respiratory specimens)

Special Requirements

Gram Stain is performed with all sterile body fluids, sputum, deep wounds and does not need to be ordered separately from these tests.

Standard Volume

N/A

Pediatric Volume

N/A

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

N/A

Stability Room Temp

N/A

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

87205

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday