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HelpTest ID MICR0008 Gram Stain
Specimen Type/Requirements
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Sterile Body Fluids: (Pleural, Pericardial, Synovial, Pertioneal, Ascites, Joint)
Tissues, aspirates Other sources |
Sterile Container (no additives or preservatives)
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| CSF |
CSF Sterile Container |
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Swab sources
**Sterile containers with portion of specimen are preferred to swabs due to increased sensitivity |
ESwab Lawson 6264320 |
See Microbiology Specimen Collection Guidelines for additional sources.
Stability/Transport
Refer to source specific culture instructions (Microbiology Specimen Collection Guidelines)
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology
CPT
87205