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Methodology
Gram Stain
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Any specimen source is acceptable.
Specimen Type: Fluid
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Specimen Type: Swab
Collection Container/Tube: CultureSwabTM (white cap)
Specimen Type: Tissue
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Collection Instructions:
1. Maintain sterility.
2. Label container with patient’s name, second unique identifier (e.g. medical record number or date of birth), date and time of collection.
3. Specimen source is required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Presence, quantity and gram reaction of bacteria are reported, and presence of white blood cells.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87205