(Empty)

LDS
Sign up
Log in

LDS
/Medical Tests
/Gram Stain, Sputum

All
Diseases
Overview
Clinical Utility
Interpretation
Reference Ranges
Methodology
Specimen Collection
Additional Testing
Turnaround Time
CPT
LOINC
ICD10
Additional ICD10
References

All
Diseases
Overview
Clinical Utility
Interpretation
Reference Ranges
Methodology
Specimen Collection
Additional Testing
Turnaround Time
CPT
LOINC
ICD10
Additional ICD10
References

Gram Stain, Sputum
Medical Test

Screening/Initial Testing (6)

Adult respiratory distress syndrome

10

Note:

Bacterial pneumonia

10

Note:

Bronchopneumonia

10

Note:

Haemophilus infection

10

Note:

Pneumococcal pneumonia

10

Note:

Viral pneumonia

10

Note:

Diagnostic Testing (9)

Abscess of lung

10

Note:

Acute lower respiratory tract infection

10

Note:

Atypical pneumonia

10

Note:

Legionella infection

10

Note:

Legionella pneumonia

10

Note:

Adult respiratory distress syndrome

8

Note:

6

Note:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

6

Note:

Community-acquired Pneumonia

4

Note:

Not recommended except in severe cases or hospitalized patients. (American Thoracic Society (ATS) and Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Guideline 2019)