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Test Code LAB250 Gram Stain

Additional Codes:

GRAM ST

Includes:

Gram stain only. NOTE: Gram stain and Urine Culture can be ordered on same specimen, but must be ordered as individual tests.

Notes:

For Sterile Body Fluids in Blood Culture Bottles, additional specimen in sterile container is needed.

Collection:

Container: Swab transport media (E-swab), Sterile container, or Slide.

Storage Instructions:

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours: Frozen: Unacceptable

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Routine – same day as processed; STAT – 30 – 45 min

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 Days a week

Request Form:

Microbiology – Green Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH318 Children’s Hospital

Reference Interval:

By report.