Grams Stain, Semen

Description

This Gram stain is conducted on semen samples to identify the presence of bacteria that may be causing infections in the male genital tract. It’s an important diagnostic tool for evaluating male infertility, as bacterial infections can affect sperm quality and quantity. The test is also useful in diagnosing prostatitis, epididymitis, or other genitourinary infections that may contribute to recurrent urinary tract infections. By identifying the type of bacteria present, this test helps guide appropriate antibiotic therapy. It’s often performed as part of a comprehensive semen analysis or in the workup of suspected genitourinary infections in males.