Gram Stain LabCorp

Abdominal pain: A Gram Stain can help identify bacteria that may be causing an infection leading to abdominal pain.
Chills: This test helps detect bacteria that can cause infections often associated with chills and fever.
Cough: A Gram Stain can identify bacteria potentially causing respiratory infections that lead to coughing.
Fever: This test helps detect bacteria that can cause infections frequently associated with fever and chills.
Painful urination: A Gram Stain can identify bacteria that may be causing a urinary tract infection, leading to painful urination.
Shortness of breath: This test can help identify bacteria that might be causing a respiratory infection resulting in shortness of breath.

$80.00

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test looks at a sample of your body fluids, like sputum or urine, under a microscope after staining it with a special dye. It helps doctors quickly identify bacteria or other microorganisms that might be causing an infection. The shape and color of the organisms can give clues about what type of infection you have.

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Why To Buy	A Gram Stain from Defy Medical can help identify bacteria causing infections, which may be the underlying reason for your symptoms like fever, chills, and painful urination. This test looks at bacteria under a microscope to determine the type and guide treatment effectively. Understanding the specific bacteria causing your symptoms is the first step towards getting the right care. Finding the cause(s) of: Abdominal pain: A Gram Stain can help identify bacteria that may be causing an infection leading to abdominal pain. Chills: This test helps detect bacteria that can cause infections often associated with chills and fever. Cough: A Gram Stain can identify bacteria potentially causing respiratory infections that lead to coughing. Fever: This test helps detect bacteria that can cause infections frequently associated with fever and chills. Painful urination: A Gram Stain can identify bacteria that may be causing a urinary tract infection, leading to painful urination. Shortness of breath: This test can help identify bacteria that might be causing a respiratory infection resulting in shortness of breath.
Symptoms	Abdominal pain, Chills, Cough, Fever, Painful urination, Shortness of breath