GRAM STAIN SMEAR

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: GS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 501
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 hour stat, 1 day routine
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: see collection notes
Collection Info:
Place fluid, tissue in a sterile screw capped container. Send swab as "culturette".

Clinical Utilities

Use for demonstration of bacteria. Use for screening sputum specimens for quality.  Order when culture is not requested or when a gram stain is desired on a non-sterile body site other than sputum. Sputum and sterile body sites automatically include gram stain.

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.