Gram stain
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Indications
- visualization & differentiation of bacteria into 2 groups
Laboratory
- gram positive bacteria appear purple
- gram negative bacteria appear red
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References
- ↑ Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 490
- ↑ Stain, Gram Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0060101.jsp