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Gram Stain

Test Code
5750


Preferred Specimen
Any site or fluid.  Source of specimen is required.


Minimum Volume
Specimen and/or labeled slide at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Transport Temperature
Specimen and/or labeled slide at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Stain/Microscopic Exam

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
Within 24 hoursWithin 2 hours of receipt (1 hour for stat specimens)




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.