Gram stains of specimens for anaerobic cultures should be examined for all the following reasons, except
A) the Gram stain reveals various types and relative number of bacteria present.
B) certain morphotypes can provide a presumptive identification and will guide media selection.
C) the Gram stain often reveals the presence of leukocytes.
D) the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines recommend Gram stains on all anaerobic specimens.
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