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
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".
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.