The limitation associated with utilizing the Gram stain procedure includes all of the following except:
A)over decolorizing resulting in all organisms appearing gram negative.
B)formation of crystals in the stain appearing as gram-positive rods.
C)providing potential life-saving preliminary organism characteristics.
D)variable Gram staining characteristics based on organism viability in preparation.

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All of the above are limitations associated with Gram staining except C.One of the primary advantages to direct Gram staining is to provide the physician with preliminary information as to the morphotype and biochemical type of organism based on cell wall structure (differential staining),cell shape,and arrangement associated with specific organisms.

The Limitation Associated with Utilizing the Gram Stain Procedure Includes