Gram Stain
Order Code: C GS
Order Form: A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or Epic Req
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591
Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen:
Fluids and Exudates
Collection Medium:
Sterile container
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
Test is automatically included with selected culture requests, but may be requested as a single test without ordering a culture. Will not be done on blood cultures and requires laboratory approval if requested on urine.
Methodology:
Microscopic slide examination
CPT Code:
87205