Vaginal Gram Stain
General Information
Lab Name
Vaginal Gram Stain
Lab Code
VGRAM
Epic Name
Direct Exam Vaginal Gram Stain
Description
R/O Bacterial Vaginitis (BV)and yeast will be performed at UW-MT.
Synonyms
Bacterial vaginitis, Bacterial vaginosis, BV
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| GS | Gram Smear |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Method
Direct exam of gram stained slide.
Reference Range
See individual components
Interferences and Limitations
Trichomonas vaginalis cannot be detected by this test method. For specific testing to r/o Trichomonas, refer to the Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection test.
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Submit vaginal swab collected in liquid Amies transport medium (ESwab) or Amies gel transport medium.
Handling Instructions
Transport to the Laboratory immediately at room temperature. Specimens greater than 24 hours old will be rejected.
Quantity
requested: 1 swab
minimum: 1 swab
Processing
Make one slide for Gram stain. Yeast evaluation is included in this test, no need to add culture.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
|---|
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
No