Gram stain smear | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Sterile swab or Sterile Container
Specimen Requirement	Collect fluid / tissue in sterile container. Collect exudate in sterile container. Send immediately to Lab. Collect swab as per usual swabbing practices.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	4 - 6 hrs (Normal Office Hours)
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Microbiology
Contact Number	6394 1388
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1900 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1800 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1630 hrs Sun: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1500 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests
Additional Information	Bacterial culture should usually be requested together with Gram Stain. Send separate swabs. Please specify specimen type.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025