Details
Back to Test DirectoryCPT Code
87205
Specimen Type
Blood/Wound
Container Type
ESWAB (Wound)/ Blood Culture Bottle (Blood)
Stability
24 hours Room Temperature
Handling Instructions
Do not refrigerate
Clinical Notes
The Gram stain is used by technologists as the first step in the identification of bacteria grown in culture. It is the initial step on providing the physician information about a specimen before it is cultured.
Performing Lab
Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058