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Test Code SGRAM Gram Stain LAB250

Test Method

Fixed smears stained with crystal violet (fixed with iodine) and
counter-stained with safranin; Gram Stain

Performance

Monday through Sunday

Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen
arrives at the testing site.

Expedite: Typically completed within 2 hours after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT: Typically completed within 90 minutes after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.

Specimen Requirement

The gram stain slide is prepared in the laboratory from the
specimen obtained for culture, if ordered. A smear for Gram Stain
may be prepared at the patient bedside at the physician’s
discretion.

Useful For

Detection of WBC and bacteria in clinical specimens.

Reference Values

The gram stain report will numerate the polys present
and list and numerate the microbiological flora present
with a presumptive identification when possible.

 

 

CPT Code Information

87205 Identification of Organism form Primary Source and
Sensitivity Studies; smear, primary source with interpretation,
Gram or Giemsa Stain for bacteria, fungi or cell types

LOINC Code Information

664-3 Microscopic Observation [Identifier] In Unspecified
Specimen By Gram Stain