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Test Code GRAM Gram Stain

Methodology

Gram Stain Technique

Note:  Only a Gram stain will be performed if this test is ordered. If a culture is desired, order the appropriate culture and Gram stain test.

Performing Laboratory

Aspen Valley Hospital

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of collection.

 

1. Aseptically collect specimen using BBLTM CultureSwabTM Plus supplied from Nursing Unit Pyxis or Laboratory for Outreach Offices or in a screw-capped, sterile container. (Specimen submitted in non-sterile container or specimen delayed >4 hours [unless collected on BBLTM CultureSwabTM Plus] is not acceptable.)

2. Collect material from area where suspected organism will most likely be found.

3. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.

Note:  1. Collect before start of antibiotic therapy whenever possible.

2. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87205