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Stool Smear/Gram Stain

Test Code
STSM


CPT Codes
87205

Preferred Specimen

Stool



Minimum Volume
5 mL or 5 g


Instructions

Stool Culture Panel includes culture/observation for isolation of Salmonella, Shigella and E. coli O157 and EIA for presence or absence of Campylobacter Antigen. Do Not Submit swabs.



Transport Container

Sterile Container



Transport Temperature
RT 2 hrs then 2-8 C


Specimen Stability
2-8 C 24 h


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled; Improper storage/transport


Methodology
Microscopic examination; gram stain

Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt


Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis


Reference Range
Normal Flora


Clinical Significance

The gram stain is a critical test for the rapid, presumptive diagnosis of infectious agents and also serves to assess the quality of clinical specimens.





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.