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Test Name:
Gram Stain
- SBMF No:
21081 - Performance Lab Name:
Microbiology - Test Mnemonic:
GRAM - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
87205 - LOINC Code:
664-3 - Test Includes:
Gram stain only - Spec Type:
Any clinical site or fluid - Spec Container:
Sterile leak-proof container or sterile swabs from "Culture Collection/Transport System" - Pref Vol:
Liquid:1.0 mL
Tissue:1.0 sq mm
Swabs: Two (2) - Min Vol:
Swabs: One (1) - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Varies; dependent on source - Spec Process:
Varies; dependent on source - Spec Store Transport:
Room temperature - Methodology:
Microscopic Examination - Use:
Screen for bacteria in clinical material - Clinical Significance:
The Gram stain is the initial key in the recognition of microorganisms from clinical specimens. - Reference Range:
Dependent upon site of specimen - Day Run:
Sun-Sat (daily) - Time Run:
As received - Time Reported:
4:00 am; 8:00 am; 4:00 pm; 11:30 pm - Test Type:
MICROBIOLOGY
