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. 1976 Nov-Dec;6(6):537-9.

A rapid glutamic decarboxylase test for identification of bacteria

P A Freier, M H Graves, F E Kocka
  • PMID: 793504

A rapid glutamic decarboxylase test for identification of bacteria

P A Freier et al. Ann Clin Lab Sci. 1976 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

A simple rapid glutamic decarboxylase test is described. This test was found useful in the identification of Escherichia coli, Shigella sp., Providencia alcalifaciens, Clostridium perfringens and Bacteroides fragilis.

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