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Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-MicrobiologyMethodology
Gram StainSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body fluid, sputum, or woundContainer/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Specimen source is required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
No organisms seenCritical value (automatic call-back): all positives
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-24 hours