Smear: Gram Smear, only

Critical Value

Any quantity of organisms seen on sterile sources

Summary Test Name

Smear: Gram Smear, only

Container Microbiology

Specimen in a sterile container, swab culture collection/transport system

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

1 ml

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Within 8 hours of receipt of specimen; if STAT 2 hours

Test Results

Quantity of cell / Organisms

Additional Test Information

Indicate source of specimen