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| Preferred specimen: |
Two unfixed slides smeared with sample or specimen from culture swab. If accompanying a culture, two sterile swabs are recommended, one for the culture and one for the gram stain. Also acceptable, any amount of liquid specimen in a sterile screw-cap container. |
| Notes: |
Indicate source of specimen on test request form. |
| Unacceptable specimen: |
Do not tape specimen to slide. Do not use coverslip or place another slide on top of the specimen slide. |
| Transport temp: |
Room temperature
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| Methodology: |
Gram Stain |
| Unit Code: |
406000 |
| Reported: |
Within 24 hours |
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