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. 1975 Nov;2(5):463–464. doi: 10.1128/jcm.2.5.463-464.1975

Color Reaction Streak Test for Catalase-Positive Microorganisms

Jacob S Hanker ¹, Albert N Rabin ¹

PMCID: PMC274211 PMID: 1194409

Abstract

A stable purple color results when a reagent solution is applied to a smear of catalase-positive organisms streaked on a glass slide.

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Selected References

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