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Pericardial fluid Gram stain   

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Gram stain of pericardial fluid

Normal Values

The absence of organisms in the Gram stain is normal.

What Abnormal Results Mean

An infection of the pericardium or heart may be present, if bacteria are seen. A specific organism may be identified by further testing, such as bacterial culture. Sometimes serology testing can help with the diagnosis.

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