Gram Stain
Order Name
GRAM ONLY
Test Number: 6000825
Revision Date 03/27/2018
Test Number: 6000825
Revision Date 03/27/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Gram Stain
|
Microscopy | 664-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 | Slide | Slide Container | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 | Culture | Transport media | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 2 | 1mL | Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | If culture is also needed, it must be ordered separately. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Reveals cellular components of specimen, including bacteria, if any |
| CPT Code(s) | 87205 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |