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Test Code Epic LAB250 Gram Stain, Microscopy

Important Note

This test only contains a Gram Stain. Specimen will not be cultured unless specific culture is ordered.

Gram Stain will be indicated in culture name if included in cultures.

Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: VCGRAM

Performing Laboratories

Sterile Body Fluids (including CSF): UPH Trinity Rock Island

All other sources: Carle Health Peoria Methodist

Specimen Type

Any source or site:

  • Wound
  • Abscess
  • Sterile Body Fluid
  • CSF
  • Gastric Aspirate
  • Sputum
  • Bronchial
  • Tissue/Bone 
  • etc.

Sterile, air tight container or eSwab Liquid Amies medium. 

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Frozen: Unacceptable

Minimum Volume

1 eSwab Liquid Amies medium tube with swab.

1mL specimen in sterile container.

Reference Range

By Report.

Day(s) Performed

Sunday-Saturday

CPT Codes

Gram Stain- 87205

Reject Due To

Non-sterile or leaking container.

Dry material or eSwab; no swab in eSwab.

Syringe with needle attached.

Frozen.

Method/Test Name

Gram Stain

Report Available

Sterile Body Fluids (including CSF): 1 hour

All other sources: 24 hours