Gram Stain
GRAM

Methodology: Stain/Microscopic Exam
Performed: Mon – Fri
Reported: Within 2 hours of receipt

Specimen Requirements:
Collect: Any site of fluid. Source of specimen is required.
Transport: Specimen at ambient temperature
Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen
Stability: Ambient or refrigerated: 1 week

CPT Code: 87205



