Overall, Gram stain and culture indicated the presence of pneumococci in only 31% and 44% of cases, ... In the remaining 58 patients, sensitivity was 57% with Gram stain and 79% with culture.

The sensitivity and specificity of Gram staining were ... VAP after an antibiotic change from PIPC to VCM 2 days after initial treatment based on the second finding of sputum Gram stain or culture ...

COPAN Announces Global Partnership With MetaSystems GmbH For The Integration Of Culture Plates And Gram Stain Images For Enhanced Digital Microbiology. Monday, May 19, 2014 Corporate News.