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Gram stain

Test Code
LAB250


Includes
"Gram stain only
Do not order if culture is ordered, most cultures include gram stains"


Instructions
Do not fix slide with any preservative. Label specimen with patient's first and last name, birth date, source, and date and time collected


Specimen Stability
Dependent on source


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Fixed slide


Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Routine: 1 day; STAT: 30 minutes




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.