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Catalase Test -Principle, Procedure And Interpretationsin Microbiology

It is a basic test to differentiate between Staphylococci and Streptococci. Both are gram positive cocci.

Principle

Catalase is produced by certain bacteria, which

acts as a catalyst in breakdown of hydrogen

peroxide into water and oxygen.

Requirements

Glass rod, test tubes, hydrogen peroxide, test

organisms, control organisms

Procedure

1. Take 2-3 ml of hydrogen peroxide in a test tube

2. Take a colony of test organism with sterile wooden or glass rod and immerse it into hydrogen

peroxide solution.

3. Observe for generation of bubbles. This indicates oxygen production.

Interpretation

1. If bubbles are produced, the organism is catalase positive (Staphylococci)

2. If bubbles are not produced, the organism is catalase negative (Streptococci)

Quality Control

Always have positive and negative control of known organisms, along with the test organisms.

Staphylococcus aureus may be used as positive control and Staphylococcus pneumoniae as negative

control.

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