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Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-MicrobiologyMethodology
Gram StainSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Vaginal or urethralContainer/Tube: Slides
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 slides
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit 2 smears made from specific site.
2. Label slides with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Additional Information: Specimen source is required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
No gram-negative diplococci seenDay(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayTurnaround Time:
Routine-24 hours