GRAM STAIN SMEAR
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
MICRO. RQN. | |
MGH LIS Test No |
501 | |
Schedule |
Daily | |
Testing Time |
1 hour stat, 1 day routine | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
GS | |
Type |
see collection notes | |
Volume |
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Temperature |
Ambient | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Place fluid, tissue in a sterile screw capped container. Send swab as "culturette". Note: complete appropriate form: Inpatient: Microbiology request form. Reference: Reference lab request form |
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Clinical Utilities
Use for demonstration of bacteria. Use for screening sputum specimens for quality.
CPT Codes
87025
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range Component Information Additional Comments Questions or Comments email support@mgh.org
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