Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories

Collect

Swab or collect fluid in a sterile cup.

Storage Transport Temp

Refrigerated

Notes

Gram Stains are routinely performed on the following types of cultures: anaerobic, respiratory, deep wounds, and fluids.

Performed

7 days a week

Methodology

Conventional Culture

Reported

1-2 hours

Department

Microbiology Lab

Synonyms

GS

Reference Interval

By Report

CPT Code

87205