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Test Code GSO Gram Stain Only, Bacteria

Important Note

Stain only. Should request culture also.

Specimen and Container/Tube

Tissue, fluid or aspirate

Sterile container; should also request culture

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Transpot Instructions

See UCMC Collection Instructions

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

 

All positive  culture

 

 

 

 

All

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

CPT Codes

87205

LOINC Codes

30687205

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

Test Components

Stain only. Should request culture also.

Last Reviewed Date

08/15/2022

Additional Information

Sterile container; should also request culture