STAIN, GRAM
NOTE:			The Gram stain is performed on all “Culture, Routine, Aerobic” orders where appropriate and should not be ordered separately.
	Test Performed At:
		St. Louis Children’s Hospital
	Specimen Required:
	SUBMIT ONLY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIMENS:
	Unacceptable Sources:
	Blood, drainage, fluids, and tissue.
		Urine
		1.		Aseptically collect 0.5-5.0 mL of urine.
		2.		Place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container.
		3.		Label transport container with the patient’s full name (first and last), patient identifier, date, and time of collection.
		4.		Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
		NOTE:			SPECIMEN SOURCE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
	Laboratory Notes:
		If source is vaginal, please review for sperm and report.
	Reference Values:
		No organisms seen
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday - Sunday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		4 hours
	CPT Code:
		87205
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Stain Gram
	Cerner Order Name:
		ST G

Last update 05/09