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Gram Stain
Test CodeGRMST
CPT Codes
87205
Preferred Specimen
STERILE CONTAINER (X/M)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Slide, Swab, cytocentrifuge slide, tissue, sputum, fluid, CSF,
Instructions
Label slides with patient's name and MR# at point of collection.
Methodology
Crystal Violet Stain
Reference Range
Quantitation of WBCs and Epithelial cells using low-power:
Quantitation of bacteria and yeasts using oil immersion (100x/HPF):
| Rare | less than 1-2 per LPF |
| Few | 1-10 per LPF |
| Moderate | 11-25 per LPF |
| Many | >25 per LPF |
| Rare | less than 1 per HPF |
| Few | 1-5 per HPF |
| Moderate | 6-30 per HPF |
| Many | >30 per HPF |
Clinical Significance
To detect the presence and identify the general type of bacteria or fungi (microbes) in a sample taken from the site of a suspected infection; to generally classify bacteria grown in culture so that further identification tests can be performed and appropriate treatment given.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
