What is a sputum Gram’s stain? A sputum Gram’s stain is a laboratory test that allows your doctor to diagnose a bacterial infection in your respiratory tract. They may order it if you have symptoms of ...

Sputum Gram stain and culture were once the gold standard of diagnosis in patients with pneumonia but have been discounted in recent years, with published sensitivity estimates ranging as low as 20% ...

To determine the effectiveness of Gram staining of tracheal aspirates for predicting causative microorganisms and guiding appropriate initial antibiotic therapy to treat ventilator-associated ...

A sputum stain for Mycobacteria is a laboratory test performed on a sample of your sputum, or phlegm. It’s also known as an acid-fast bacillus (AFB) stain or a tuberculosis (TB) smear. A doctor ...

CHRONIC bronchitis is a common and often major factor influencing pulmonary disability in chronic pulmonary disease. The flora is commonly "mixed," consisting of various pathogens and non-pathogens ...