Gram Stain (LABCORP)

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LAB250: Gram Stain | LABCORP EAP: 008540

LABCORP LAB: BLUE SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

LABCORP LAB: SLIDE: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Test Includes: Cell culture and subsequent detection of Chlamydia trachomatis by fluorescent antibody staining. CPT coding for microbiology and virology procedures often cannot be determined before the culture is performed. Requests with only a written order and no test number indicated will be processed according to Default Testing for Virology. Special Instructions: Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, genital lesion). Indicate a specific test number on the request form. Check expiration date of transport; do not use expired devices. Do not use swabs with a wooden shaft. Specimen: Chlamydia is an intracellular pathogen. Obtain swab specimens containing epithelial cells of conjunctiva, cervix, posterior nasopharynx, throat, rectum, or urethra. Container: Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport provided by LabCorp, or other appropriate transport medium Collection: Conjunctiva: Remove mucus and exudate. Use a swab and firm pressure to scrape away epithelial cells from upper and lower lids. Cervix: Remove mucus/pus with a swab, discard, and use firm and rotating pressure to obtain specimen with another swab. May be combined with a urethral swab into same transport medium. This combination of cervical and urethral method is highly recommended. Posterior nasopharynx or throat: Collect epithelial cells by using a swab. Rectum: Sample anal crypts with a swab. Avoid contamination with fecal material. Urethra: Patient should not urinate within one hour prior to specimen collection. The swab should be inserted 2 cm into the urethra. Use firm pressure to scrape cells from the mucosal surface. If possible repeat with second swab. Storage Instructions: Transport and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours after specimen is placed into UTM-RT medium, or refrigerate.

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min