Multiple Choice
Direct examinations such as the Gram stain serve what purpose?
A) To determine the organism's genetic makeup
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
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