Gram Stain
- LIS Mnemonic: GS
Collect
*See Remarks below*
Volume Required
* See Remarks below*
Minimum Required
* See Remarks below*
Transport
Fluid and tissue specimens: immediately
Swabs: within 2 hours
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Same day
CPT
87205
Methodology
Stain
Remarks
Collect: Fluid or tissue specimens in a sterile leak-proof screw top container
Other specimen types: double swab culture device set
Volume Required: Fluid: several drops
Tissue: small piece
Other: 1 swab set
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Minimum Required: Fluid: several drops
Tissue: small piece
Other: 1 swab
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