8d β’ General discussion
π¬ Micro Stain of the Week with Dede
π§ͺ Stain: Gram Stain
π Used For:
β’ Differentiates Gram-positive vs Gram-negative bacteria
β’ First-line test in clinical microbiology
π¨ How It Works:
Crystal violet + iodine β alcohol decolorization β safranin counterstain
π What You Should See:
β’ Purple = Gram-positive
β’ Pink/red = Gram-negative
π‘ Why It Matters:
Guides organism identification and antibiotic therapy β HIGH-yield for ASCP.
π Quick Memory Tip:
Positive = Purple
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