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Sputum gram stain

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Alternative Names

Gram stain of sputum


Normal Values

No presence of organisms is normal. The sputum is clear, thin, and odorless.


What abnormal results mean

A bacterial infection may be present. The infecting organisms may be tentatively identified. Culture is needed to confirm the diagnosis.


Review Date: 02/10/2006
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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