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GRAM STAIN & INTERPRETATION

Important Note

Include: Specimen source.

Gram stain is done on all appropriate specimens as part of routine culture.

Methodology

Microscopic

Specimen Requirements

Gram Stain

Container: Clean glass slide

Specimen Collection:

  1. Place material to be stained on a clean glass slide.
  2. Air dry, do not fix.
  3. Place in slide mailer.
  4. Alternatively, send in AMIES culturette.
  5. Store and transport at room temperature.

Specimen Transport/Stability

Store and transport refrigerated.

Specimen Rejection

1. Exceeding stability requirements

2. Unlabeled specimen

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Reference Ranges

Gram Stain result varies

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87205