Practicals · Paediatrics · Bedside Investigations
CSF/pus Gram stain
- Type
- Lab technique
- Curriculum level
- NMC: O,PS (1st yr); PI (2nd yr)
Videos and resources
- PageGRAM SMEAR OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF) SAMPLEmicrobiologyclass.net
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Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“CSF/Pus Grams Stain” ( NMC curriculum, page 46)
“Grams stain of CSF, Pus, Peritoneal fluid” ( NMC curriculum, page 20)
“Gram stain; ZN stain; shake test on gastric aspirate” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 31)