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Stain, Gram

Test Code
GRAM


Preferred Specimen
Specimen dependent (clean container,swab tissue etc)


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily, STAT within 1 hour


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours room temperature


Methodology
Direct Gram stain



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.