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Epic Test Code LAB250 Gram Stain

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Synonyms

Gram smear

Specimen Type

Swab of site, fluid, tissue, or culture

Preferred Container

Sterile Container

Alternate Container

Culturette swab

Storage Requirements

Refrigerate

Transportation Needs

Refrigerate or room temperature (source dependent)

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen

Only one swab submitted for culture and gram stain

Reference Values

Population Reference Range
All Populations Specimen specific

 

Available STAT

Yes

Days of Analysis

All

Additional Information

Additional Information:

A gram stain is included in all fluid, sputum, and would cultures and does not need to be ordered separately

Methodology

Gram stain

CPT Code

87205

Last Updated

5-Nov-20 BHD