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0060101
Gram Stain
MS GRAM
Ordering Recommendation
Detect WBCs and presence and type of microorganisms in specimen.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Any site or fluid.
Specimen Preparation
Transport labeled slide or specimen in Eswab transport media (ARUP Supply #45877) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Blood, bone marrow, stool, vaginal specimens, or body fluid inoculated in culture bottles.
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Stain/Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Within 2 hours of receipt (1 hour for stat specimens).
Reference Interval
Negative: No organism seen.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87205
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060101 | Stain, Gram | 664-3 |
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Aliases
- Gram’s Stain
Gram Stain
