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. 1971 Dec;22(6):1135–1137. doi: 10.1128/am.22.6.1135-1137.1971

Detection of Arginine Dihydrolase in Nonfermentative Gram-Negative Bacteria by Use of Thin-Layer Chromatography

Gary A Williams 1,2, Donna J Blazevic 1,2, Grace M Ederer 1,2
PMCID: PMC376498  PMID: 5137584

Abstract

Thin-layer chromatography was used to detect the presence of the arginine dihydrolase system in nonfermentative gram-negative bacteria. The test was positive for the fluorescent pseudomonads as well as Pseudomonas maltophilia, whereas other Pseudomonas sp., Mima, and Herellea were negative. This procedure can be completed in a few hours and may be useful in the clinical laboratory.

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