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Test Code GRAM Gram Stain, Spinal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Microbiology

Methodology

Gram Stain

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Label vial(s) with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of draw, and in order of draw 1, 2, 3, etc.
2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

3. Do not send in pneumatic tube system. Hand deliver to a technician.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

No organisms seen

Critical value (automatic call-back): all positives

Note: All results are called back.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-1 hour