Gram stain

Alphabetical Test listing

Gram stain-6584

Test name:

Gram stain

Test number:

6584

Excellian order number:

87205.0

Abbreviation:

GRM

Limitations:

Order only on cultures that do not include a gram stain

Specimen type:

Varies

Collection container:

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

ESwab mini-tip collection kit (green or blue)

Sterile container

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

ESwab standard tip collection kit (white)

ESwab mini-tip collection kit (green or blue)

Sterile container

Transport and stability:

According to specimen type protocol

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
Improper transport container
Improper transport temperature
Inappropriate specimen type
Leaking container

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

Routine: 1 day
STAT: 1 hour

Method:

Stain and microscopic examination

Clinical information:

All routine cultures except stool, nose, throat, semen, GC, strep, MRSA, VRE and urine have gram stains included; a urine gram stain will be performed upon request.

CPT codes:

87205

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

10/11/2022

Review date:

12/07/2021