Gram Stain
Clinical Background:
Microscopic examination of some samples by Gram Stain may aid in diagnosis of infection. This test is only performed routinely on CSF samples. Testing on other samples types is by medical request p...
Microscopic examination of some samples by Gram Stain may aid in diagnosis of infection. This test is only performed routinely on CSF samples. Testing on other samples types is by medical request provided relevent clinical details are provided.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Various
Various
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Various
Various Various
Various -
Minimum Volume Adult:
Various
Various
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
Various
Various
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Quality Assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS) UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)