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Methodology
Presumptive and definitive identification of microorganisms by Gram stain and colony morphology growth on selective media and biochemical panels.Includes susceptibilities as needed at an additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-MicrobiologySpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Gastric aspirateContainer/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number or date of birth, specimen source, and date and time of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NOReference Values
Not applicableDay(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayTest Classification and CPT Coding
87070-Culture87205-Gram stain