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Oxidase test

oxidase test

A colon test for the presence of intracellular cytochrome oxidase based on the reaction with p-phenylenediamine; aids in the identification of neisseria species and pseudomonadaceae.


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What bacteria could this be?

... is: Circular, Raised, Entire, Dark yellow, Negative for the catalase test and Negative for the oxidase test. The only possible bacterium I can think of is Bacillus subtilis. Any other ideas? ...

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by jessaimeewhite
Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:34 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: What bacteria could this be?
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Help! "Unknown Bacteria" I have no idea where to look =T

... time figuring out my unknown bacteria. I honestly thought all of my test results added up to Staphylococcus Aureus, but my oxidase test read positive. My results were: 1. Gram- + 2. Morph- Coccus, cluster 3. Lactose ...

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by stephanie1234
Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:44 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Help! "Unknown Bacteria" I have no idea where to look =T
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Still need help!

My lab report is due WEDS 10/28/2012. Please help. Here are my overall test results. I know that it is streptococcus or enterococcus. Test Results ... + Gelatin Hydrolysis - SIM Medium - Oxidation-Fermentation + MR/VP +/ - Oxidase - Catalase - EMB inconclusive Phenylalanine Deaminase - MIO - Bile ...

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by ohyesitskim
Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:30 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: HELPP Please! Unidentifiable Unkown :(
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Views: 610

HELPP Please! Unidentifiable Unkown :(

... (later stain, some may be pink because it was dying?) Here are the test that i performed and their results. Starch Plate - Citrate Plate - Phenol ... test not complete SIM Medium - Oxidation-Fermentation + MR/VP +/ - Oxidase + Catalase + EMB grew but my microbe is gram positive 20120926_185556.jpg ...

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by ohyesitskim
Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:44 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: HELPP Please! Unidentifiable Unkown :(
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Views: 610

Please Help Identify My Unkown Bacteria!!

... to identify my unkown bacteria for my Microbiology class. Below are the test result and information I have gathered thus far. Any possible guesses ... ( produced nitrous acid) Pos TSI (hydrogen sulfide produced) Neg oxidase Pos catalase Neg Urea Possible bacteria I am considering, using Bergy ...

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by KingsMomi
Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:40 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Please Help Identify My Unkown Bacteria!!
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