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Test Code GRAM Gram Stain, Varies


Specimen Required


Sources: Closed/open abscess, lower respiratory, fluid, tissue, or swab

Supplies: Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)

Container/Tube: Sterile container or culture transport swab (Dacron or rayon swab with aluminum or plastic shaft with either Stuart or Amies liquid medium)

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Acceptable:

Slides: Prepared microscope slide

Collection Container/Tube: Sterile container or culture transport swab

Submission Container/Tube: Slide container

Collection Instructions:

1. Apply original sample to surface of standard microscope slide using appropriate application method (determined by consistency of specimen type) to assure adequate transfer of specimen onto slide.

2. Allow specimen to dry and then heat-fix the slide.

3. Place in slide container for transport.


Useful For

Identifying microorganisms in normally sterile body fluids

 

Screening sputum specimens for acceptability for bacterial culture

 

Guiding initial antimicrobial therapy

Method Name

Conventional Gram Stain Procedure

Reporting Name

Gram Stain

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 24 hours
  Ambient  24 hours

Reject Due To

Blood, stool, vaginal/cervical secretions, throat, or nasal specimen Reject

Reference Values

No organisms seen or descriptive report of observations.

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

87205

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
GRAM Gram Stain 664-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
GRAM Gram Stain 664-3

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day