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Test Code LAB250 GRAM STAIN

Important Note

Orderable by lab only

Additional Codes

Internal / Beaker: LAB250

External:GRAM

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Culturette or sample in sterile leakproof container.
Specimen Processing: Store and transport at room temperature.
Required Patient Info: Specimen source.

Method

Microscopic

Synonyms

Smear, Gram Stain & Interpretation)

CPT Codes

87205

Department

Microbiology

Test Schedule

Daily & Stat

Reference Lab

SCMC

Remarks

Gram stain is done on all appropriate specimens as part of routine culture