Direct examinations such as the Gram stain serve what purpose?
a. To determine the organism's genetic ma-keup
b. To give the physician an early indication of what may be wrong with the patient
c. To determine the type of flora in the throat and stool specimens
d. To determine the organism's colonial morphologic features
B
Direct examinations enable the laboratory scientist to give the physician an early indication of possible pathogens, enabling him or her to gain insight to guide the work-up of the specimen.
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