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- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
Gram stain of joint fluid
Normal Values
A normal result means no bacteria are present on the gram stain.
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results mean bacteria were seen on the Gram stain. This may be a sign of a joint infection, for example,
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Review Date: 12/03/2007
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
