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Test Code 4017262 Gram Stain (In house)

Important Note

This test is performed at Springfield Hospital Laboratory.

Gram stain cannot be performed on solid objects, tissue, and anaerobic culture samples (reference laboratory will perform Gram stain on tissue samples and samples for anaerobic culture).

Specimen Requirements

CSF

Body Fluid

Sputum

Material obtained via aspiration or swab from abscess, cellulitis, decubitus ulcer, incision, or lesion

Container

CSF:  CSF tube

Body Fluid / Sputum / Aspirate:  sterile container

Swab:  E-Swab collection device

Reject Due To

Improperly labeled sample

Analytical Time

Same day
Available stat

CPT Code

87205

Method

Microscopy

Performing Laboratory

Springfield Hospital Laboratory