Gram Stain - Sputum
Also Known As
#1) Sputum Smear Audit #2) Phlegm Gram Stain #3) Respiratory Smear Study #4) Pneumonia Screen - Direct Microscopy #5) Sputum Microbe Identification #6... Read more
Test Parameters Included
SAMPLE TYPEMICROSCOPYPUS CELLSEPITHELIAL CELLSGRAM POSITIVE COCCIGRAM NEGATIVE BACILLIYEAST CELLSFUNGAL ELEMENTSOther FindingsPathologist remark/Note:... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy : The most "purulent" (pus-filled) portion of the sputum is selected and smeared onto a glass slide. It undergoes the **Gram Staining** pro... Read more
Sample Required
SPUTUM
Preparation
Early Morning Sample: The best sample is the first deep cough produced in the morning, as it is the most concentrated.Rinse Mouth: Before collecting t... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the report take 24 hours?While the stain is fast, our pathologists perform a meticulous scan of the slide to quantify the bacteria and pus ce... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
G12SP
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