Gram Stain (MI0027)

Description

Gram Stain is a rapid microscopic staining technique used to classify bacteria as Gram-positive or Gram-negative based on their cell wall characteristics. It is commonly performed on clinical specimens such as pus, sputum, urine, body fluids, and swabs to provide preliminary identification of bacterial infections. Gram staining helps guide early antibiotic therapy while awaiting culture results.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

12 Hours

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

5-99 yrs.

Pre-Test Instructions:

Collect sample before starting antibiotics, if possible
Avoid contamination
Provide site of infection
Interpret alongside culture and sensitivity results
Rapid screening tool; does not replace culture

Parameters Covered

रु 200

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Gram Stain (MI0027)

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