Gram Stain STAT
Test Summary
The gram stain is a rapid, preliminary test to assess the quality of specimens, identify bacterial infections, and to guide the initial antibacterial therapy.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Aseptically collected sample in leak, proof container.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Use sterile procedures to collect sample.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
GSSTAT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10077
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87205
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
FDA Status
Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Aseptically collected sample in leak, proof container.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Use sterile procedures to collect sample.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day