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GRAM STAIN **IS INCLUDED IN MOST CULTURES THAT SAY PANEL

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
GS


Alias/See Also
GS


Preferred Specimen
SOURCE


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
COLLECT EITHER A SWAB OF AN ABSCESS OR SKIN IN A RED SWAB. SPUTUM IN A STERILE CONTAINER, PLEURAL FLUID, PERITONEAL FLUID, SYONVIAL FLUID, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID, PERICARDIAL FLUID IN STERILE TUBES, BONE MARROW IN A NA HEP(LARGE DARK GREEN) TOP TUBE, ASPIRATE IN A STERILE TUBE OR TISSUE/BIOPSY IN A STERILE CONTAINER. SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
RED SWAB, STERILE TUBES, NA HEP(LARGE DARK GREEN TUBE)


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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.