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GRAM STAIN (088-0012) Synonyms: Direct Gram Stain CPT 4 Code: 87205 Test Order Mnemonic: C GS (Use if only a gram stain is only test --no bacterial culture) or if ordering STAT or not part of a usual test. Lab: Bacteriology Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Aseptic technique, collect appropriate sample Storage Instructions: Source dependent Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 hours; STAT: 1 hour from receipt of the specimen in the laboratory Special Instructions: A direct gram stain is routinely performed on specimens from most body sites if two swabs are submitted or if fluid, aspirate or tissue is submitted. Order a gram stain separately when it is needed STAT or from urine, feces (order fecal leukocyte), or other source that does not routinely include a gram stain. Call Microbiology laboratory with questions. Specimen: Any body site Container: Sterile container Revised 1/28/2000 by T. Friloux |
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