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Test Code Gram Stain Gram Stain

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Collect according to specimen type

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

None

Container

Varies by specimen type

Acceptable Specimens

  • CSF
  • Fluid
  • Genital
  • Respiratory
  • Tissue
  • Urine
  • Wound

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability



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Ambient
 Source dependent
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 Source dependent
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



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Days and Time Performed
 Daily
Expected Turn Around Time 24 hours
Stat Availabilty
 No
Performing Bench
 Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description
 Microscopic

CPT Codes

87205