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Viral lesion culture

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Gram stain of skin lesion

Alternative Names: Skin lesion Gram stain; Skin biopsy Gram stain; Gram stain of skin biopsy What the risks are: The risks are minimal and may include bleeding at the lesion or infection. Special considerations: Text Continues Below A culture of the skin lesion may be performed in conjunction with the Gram stain (see skin or mucosal biopsy culture). Also, pathology studies are often done on a skin biopsy.

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