Orderable EAP code:

LAB00165

Billable EAP Codes:

80001827 x 1

CPT Codes:

87205 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours

Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Specimen Requirements:

Specimen or Swab in sterile container. Do not use swabs containing viral transport media (such as M4 and UVT). Flocked swabs in Liquid Amies Transport Medium (green or white caps) are acceptable.

Comments:

All CSF and "Urgent" specimens assayed 24 hours a day; all others sent to Kaiser Regional Laboratory.

Synonyms:

Gram Stain