What Are The Steps Of The Gram Stain Procedure?
What Are The Steps Of The Gram Stain Procedure? The performance of the Gram Stain on any sample requires four basic steps that include applying a primary stain (crystal violet) to a heat-fixed smear, followed by the addition of a mordant (Gram’s Iodine), rapid decolorization with alcohol, acetone, or a mixture of alcohol and acetone