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Gram Stain Sputum

Message
Routine culture is screened before plating. Any sputum with >25 EPI/HPF will be rejected for culture. Repeat specimen will be requested.


Test Code
GS Sput


Preferred Specimen
Sput Induced, Sputum, Tracheal Aspirate


Minimum Volume
1.00 ML


Transport Container
SterileCup


Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center



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.