Gram Stain performed when culture has been ordered (Internal department use only)
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| Synonyms:
| Smear for Pathogens |
| Specimen: | Wound, CSF, sputum, tissue, body fluid, miscellaneous submitted in a sterile leak proof container or (1) culture swab.
State specific source on specimen and request form. |
| Volume: | See volume for specific culture type |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Collection: | Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible. Maintain specimen at room temperature, do not refrigerate. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Based on source, |
| Methodology: | Microscopy (Gram stain) |
| Test Use: | Determine the presence of microorganisms and evaluate other cells seen. |
| Additional Information: | Gram stain is performed on urine, stool, genital/urethral, and upper respiratory specimens (throat, NP) by request only. See Gram Stain Only |
| Testing Includes: | Orderable by lab only when gram stain is routinely included based on culture type/source |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |