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Gram Stain

Test Code
GRM


Preferred Specimen
Specimen Dependent


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE


Instructions
Specify specimen type


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
At room temperatures table for 24 hours, and refrigerated for 48 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers


Setup Schedule
Daily


Limitations
All Baptist Health Facilities


Reference Range
Source Specific



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.