🧪 Stain: Gram Stain 📌 Used For: • Differentiates Gram-positive vs Gram-negative bacteria • First-line test in clinical microbiology 🎨 How It Works: Crystal violet + iodine → alcohol decolorization → safranin counterstain 👀 What You Should See: • Purple = Gram-positive • Pink/red = Gram-negative 💡 Why It Matters: Guides organism identification and antibiotic therapy — HIGH-yield for ASCP. 📝 Quick Memory Tip: Positive = Purple

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