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
1. SAMPLE TYPE 2. MICROSCOPY 3. PUS CELLS 4. EPITHELIAL CELLS 5. GRAM POSITIVE COCCI 6. GRAM NEGATIVE BACILLI 7. YEAST CELLS 8. FUNGAL ELEMENTS 9. Oth... 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:** Befor... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
#1) 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 p... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
G12SP
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