- GS
Gram Stain
Specimen:
Test Code
GS
Specimen Name
Gram Stain
Collect
E Swab OR Sterile Container
Submit
eSwab or ≥1.0 mL (Min. 0.5 mL) aspirate in a sterile container Ambient
Special Handling
Collect an eSwab or aspirate in a sterile container. Specimen source/body site required.Sterile container must be less than 24 hours ambient, otherwise E Swab should be used.
Rejection Criteria
Syringes with needle attached. Dry swabs.
Stability
Sterile Container: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Eswab: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Standard reference procedure for Gram Stain/Microscopic Exam.
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
1-2 days
CPT Codes
- 87205
Components
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Additional Information
Specimen source required.
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