ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060101: Gram Stain

Test Mnemonic: MS GRAM
Methodology: Stain/Microscopic Exam

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours
Within 2 hours of receipt (1 hour for stat specimens)

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Any site or fluid.  Source of specimen is required.

Transport: Specimen and/or labeled slide at 20-25°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Negative: No organism seen.

CPT Code(s):
87205

 

 

 
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