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HelpTest Code GSO Gram Stain Only, Bacteria
Specimen and Container/Tube
Tissue, fluid or aspirate
Sterile container; should also request culture
Collection Instructions
UCMC Collection Instructions
Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables
Please see link for Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables;
- See appropriate category in Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Transpot Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
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All positive culture
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Turnaround Time
Turnaround Time
Gram stain only: within 1 hr of receipt in Microbiology lab, if STAT requested
STAT Turnaround Time
Gram stain only: within 1 hr of receipt in Microbiology lab, if STAT requested
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Available
Test Components
Stain only. Should request culture also.
CPT Codes
87205
LOINC Codes
30687205
Last Reviewed Date
08/15/2022
Additional Information
Sterile container; should also request culture