Theory & Practices of Clinical Laboratory
Introduction The germ tube test for yeast identification is perhaps the most fundamental and simplest to perform. The germ tube test is one of the quickest methods for presumptive identification of Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis. The yeasts isolated from clinical specimens are around 75% C. albicans, and germ tube …
Introduction The Catalase Test is a rapid and efficient diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial species. By detecting the presence of the enzyme catalase, this test distinguishes catalase-positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus, from catalase-negative organisms, such as Streptococcus. Widely used in clinical microbiology, it provides valuable insights for bacterial identification. Catalase is …