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Gram Stain
Training Course Specifics
| Summary: |
Direct gram stain preparation and interpretation |
| Intended Audience: |
Physicians, microbiology staff, and students |
Length of Course: 2 hours
Number of Exam Questions: 10
| Authors: |
Brad T. Cookson, MD, PhD
Ajit Limaye, MD
Janet Curtis, BS, MT(ASCP)
Thomas R. Fritsche, MD, PhD
Lee Anne McGonagle, MPH, SM(AAM)
Adam R. Orkand, BA
Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD |
2 hours
| Accredited by: |
P.A.C.E. (State of California) |
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State of Florida |
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State the clinical importance of the Gram stain of body fluids, and describe and state the purpose of each step in the procedure. |
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List the major organisms isolated from the following specimens: blood, CSF, urine, respiratory, genital, wound, joint, eye, and stool. |
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State whether a specimen is likely to be normal, contaminated, or infected. |
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Use the proper generic terminology to systematically describe the morphology of bacteria or yeast. |
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Use the proper terminology to identify and describe cell types and common artifacts. |
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Introduction
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Overview |
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Gram Stain Procedure |
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Theory |
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Interpretation |
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Morphology
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Cells |
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Bacteria |
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Yeasts |
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Artifacts |
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Specimen Sites
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CSF |
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Blood |
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Respiratory |
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Urine |
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Genital |
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Wound |
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Eye |
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Joint Fluid |
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Stool |
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Case Studies
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Case #1 |
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Case #2 |
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Case #3 |
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Case #5 |
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Case #6 |
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Case #7 |
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Exams
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Exam #1 |
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Exam #2 |
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