Gram Stain Wound

Test Code
GS CWC


Preferred Specimen
Abscess, Atrium, Atrium, Left, Atrium, Right, Biopsy, Bone, Cyst, Decub, Drainage, IUD, Incision, Joint, Lesion, Lymph Node, Maxillary Gland, Maxillary Sinus, Meatus Sinus, Skin, Tissue, Ulcer, Wound


Minimum Volume
1.00 ML


Instructions
1. Collect specimen using a swab or submit whole specimen in a sterile container.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number (if available), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.


Transport Container
Blue Swab, 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.