Sputum for Gram Stain

🔍 Overview

The Sputum for Gram Stain test is a microscopic examination used to identify bacteria present in sputum samples. It helps in the early detection of bacterial respiratory infections by classifying bacteria based on their staining characteristics.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Detect bacterial infections of the respiratory tract

• Differentiate Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

• Assess sample quality for further culture testing

• Support early diagnosis of pneumonia and bronchial infections

• Guide initial antibiotic therapy

✔ Rapid and cost-effective screening test
✔ Often performed before culture & sensitivity

⏱ Reports Within: 8 Hrs
🧪 Sample: Sputum
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required