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Gram stain

Indications: -> visualization & differentiation of bacteria into 2 groups Laboratory: 1) gram positive bacteria appear purple 2) gram negative bacteria appear red

Specific

CSF gram stain microscopic observation in CSF by gram stain sputum gram stain

General

microbiologic stain

References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 490
  2. Stain, Gram Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 60101