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Comparative Study
. 1976 Feb;3(2):137-42.
doi: 10.1128/jcm.3.2.137-142.1976.

Evaluation of the rapid decarboxylase and dihydrolase test for the differentiation of nonfermentative bacteria

T R Oberhofer, J W Rowen, J W Higbee, R W Johns
Comparative Study

Evaluation of the rapid decarboxylase and dihydrolase test for the differentiation of nonfermentative bacteria

T R Oberhofer et al. J Clin Microbiol. 1976 Feb.

Abstract

A rapid medium for the detection of lysine and ornithine decarboxylase and arginine dihydrolase activity of 439 strains of gram-negative, nonfermenting bacteria was evaluated and compared with Moeller decarboxylase medium. Results were obtained in 4 to 24 h using the rapid medium, whereas Moeller medium often required extended (3 to 7 days) incubation. There was 100% agreement in the lysine tests with both media and almost 100% agreement in the ornithine tests. There was 91% agreement in the arginine tests, with the significance of discrepant results discussed. The sensitivity, specificity, and quick results obtained by the rapid test make it a suitable substitute for Moeller medium for the identication of gram-negative, nonfermenting bacteria.

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