Gram stain smear

Test Code:

BA0080

Synonym(s):

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.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

Orderable as STAT?

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.

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Gram stain smear BA0080

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