Gram Stain Only (GRAM ONLY)
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| Synonyms:
| Lab order only |
| Specimen: | Clinical specimen or material; (1) mL specimen in a sterile container, (1) air dried smear or (1) culture swab.
State specific source of specimen on request form. |
| Volume: | 1 mL specimen; 1 air dried smear or 1 culture swab. |
| Minimum Volume: | any material collected; 1 air dried swab. |
| Collection: | Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible. If submitting a slide, do not fix.
Maintain at room temperature.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Fixed slide; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Site dependent |
| Methodology: | Microscopy (Gram stain) |
| Test Use: | Determine the presence of micro-organisms and evaluate other types of cells seen |
| Additional Information: | Gram stains are scanned for the presence or absence of white blood cells, as well as micro-organisms. Gram stain is routinely performed with wound, respiratory and fluid specimens. This test should be ordered if stool WBC is desired. Cannot be ordered |
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| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |