8731 0 Gram Stain View More Gram Stain Home > Gram Stain Lab Test Details Lab Test Details SIM 40165 CPT 87205 Synonyms Gram Stain, Bacterial Smear Specimen Type Miscellaneous Container Sterile container, Culture Swab Collection Instructions No cath tips or nasal swab Volume 0.5 mL Additional Information This test is included with most cultures. Patient Preparation Specimen Processing Instructions Transport Requirements Room Temp Specimen Stability > 1 hr Refrigerate Rejection Criteria Not routinely performed on throats, nasopharyngeal, stools, cath tips. Improperly labeled or identified specimens. Reference Range No polymorphonuclear leukocytes / no organisms seen Critical Value Test Includes Examination for presence and quantity of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and bacteria Methodology Gram Stained Smear Testing Frequency Daily Reviewed By Amanda Blackwell Reviewed Date 02/02/23
