GMS (fungus)
Alternative name:
Grocott Methanamine Silver
Methodology
Special Stains
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Outlines fungal organisms by staining polysaccharides in cell walls
Grocott-Gomori methenamine silver (GMS) is a special stain to detect fungi
Also positive in some nonfungal organisms and nonorganisms
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
FFPE/un-stained slides/Fresh tissue in formalin
Stability:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions:
Unlabeled specimen/specimen left unfixed
for extended periods
Storage & Transport
Room Temperature
CPT(s)
88312
New York Approved
NO
TAT
1 Day
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
