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Gram Stain
| Test Name: | Gram Stain | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB250 | ||
| CPT Code: | 87205 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Can be ordered on any source except throat, urine and feces. | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): | Swabs | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | ||
| Routine: Same day | |||
| Collection Information: | Refer to Microbiology Collection Information by Source. Two swabs should be submitted for culture and stain. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, store and transport at room temperature. Do NOT refrigerate. Specimen must be received in lab within 24 hours. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, improper/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | NA | ||
| Additional Information: | Gram stains are automatically ordered on properly collected Anaerobic cultures, Respiratory cultures, CSF cultures, Body Fluid cultures, and Wound cultures. | ||