Gram stain of urethral discharge

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Alternative Names

Urethral discharge gram stain

Normal Values

No presence of organisms is normal.

What abnormal results mean

Abnormal results may indicate gonorrhea or other infections.

Review Date: 08/09/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, 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).