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Gram Stain
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB250
Alias/See Also
Smear
CPT Codes
87205
Preferred Specimen
Dried smears or fresh swab
Instructions
Most cultures have Gram stains included in the order indicated by “Smear” in the test name. An example is “Culture, Wound, Smear, Aerobic.”
Gram stains are routinely done on most specimens submitted for routine culture except Blood, Nose, Stool, Throat and Urine cultures.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
Gram stains are routinely done on most specimens submitted for routine culture except Blood, Nose, Stool, Throat and Urine cultures.
STAT gram stains will be read at HHI.
Routine gram stains will be read at HHNB.
Transport Container
Sterile screw top container or swab in Liquid Amies medium (E Swab)
ESwab for Cultures (Storeroom Item#2653)
Sterile Specimen Container (Storeroom Item# 001691)
ESwab for Cultures (Storeroom Item#2653)
Sterile Specimen Container (Storeroom Item# 001691)
Transport Temperature
Submit within 2 hours at room temperature
Submit within 4 hours if refrigerated
1 day for dried smear
Submit within 4 hours if refrigerated
1 day for dried smear
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
STAT: within 1 hour upon receipt in Lab.
Routine: Under 24 hours
Routine: Under 24 hours
Reference Range
No organism seen or Normal flora
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
