Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB250
Soft Test Code:
- GRAM
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Specimen Overview
Order must include Current antibiotic therapy, collection site and/or source
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
ESwab - Liquid Amies Fluid
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
- Open eSwab collection kit
- Grasp swab above pink breakpoint line. Swab the distal vagina first, followed by the rectum, inserting swab through the anal sphincter.
- Open eSwab culture tube. Place swab in tube, breaking off at pink breakpoint line.
- Cap tube securely, label appropriately, and send to lab.
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
No Organism Seen
Test Comments:
Description of relative numbers and types of microorganisms present. Relative numbers of pus cells and epithelial cells are noted
Methodology:
- Microscopic
Documentation
The Gram Stain is included in all Aerobic and Anaerobic Cultures
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Parkview DeKalb Hospital
- Parkview Huntington Hospital
- Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
- Parkview LaGrange Hospital
- Parkview Noble Hospital
- Parkview Randallia Hospital
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
- Parkview Southwest
- Parkview Wabash Hospital
- Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
- Microbiology
Stat Eligible
Coding & Compliance
CDM
01416336
CPT Coding
87205