Oxidase test

Hi I would like to find out is it possible if i do a Cytochrome oxidase c test on gram positive bacteria then use the entero tube for those test negtive and oxi/ferm tube ...

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i believe the oxidase test is truly negative and not positive so i'm leaning towards proteus vulgaris. let me know if anyone thinks ...

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... It grew at 4 degree celsius and 25 degree celsius. Citrate test positive, it grew only at a 7pH. Grew on plates with glucose, glucose ... pink and produce minimal gas. Indole test positive. It reduced nitrate. Oxidase negative, catalase positive but weak, coagulase negative, b hemolitic ...

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Since your orgnism is gram-ve rod, catalase test in not needed (primarily staph id); oxidase might not be needed either. You might want to look at this id scheme: http://webpages.marshall.edu/~simerma1/microbiology/gramnegIDlab.htm

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... and identify the inoculated bacteria i then undertook a number of other tests and the results are as follows: Gram stain: -ve Catalase test: -ve Oxidase test: -ve strept test: -ve If any suggestions could be given as to the possible genus ...

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