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HelpOrder Code Gram Stain Gram Stain
Infectious
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB250IA
Sub activity Type
Microbiology
Specimen Type
Culturette swab
Fluid in sterile container
Stool specimens should be ordered as Leuk Stool.
Nearly all specimen types are acceptable for gram staining.
Clinical Information
Report includes morphological details of bacteria seen, and numeration of WBC present. Gram stain are included in the order set for all fluid and respiratory specimens.
Limitations
Gram stain provides preliminary identification only and is not a substitue for cultural studies.
Prior treatment with antibiotics may cause gram positive organisms to appear gram negative.