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Gram Stain (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230300665


Alias/See Also
LAB3133: Gram Stain | STAIN|SMEAR


Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLES (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: FUNGAL / AFB BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLE: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: FUNGAL / AFB BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLE: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Container for Urine Culture ONLY A clean catch, catherized, or suprapubic urine specimen should be obtained in a sterile container. More accurate colony counts will be obtained from an early morning specimen or at least one that has remained in the bladder for three hours.


Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 2880 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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