24 hours
Manual or Automated
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Microscopic staining technique to classify bacteria. Used in initial infection evaluation.
Smear (air-dried)
Clean glass slides, swab in transport or clinical material in sterile container
Clean glass slides, swab in transport or clinical material in sterile container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Sample stability depending on source |