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Penicillinase Test |
| Test |
Penicillinase Test |
| Indication |
The test is used for rapid detection of beta lactamase production from isolated colonies of Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Moraxella catarrhalis, S. aureus, and enterococci sp.
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| Physiology |
Certain bacteria produce enzymes that inactivate beta lactam antibiotics. Some enzymes can hydrolyze penicillin, others hydrolyze cephalosporins.
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| Sample |
Haemophilus infeluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, enterococci, Sttaphylococcus aureus, gram negative anaerobic rods.
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| Test Method |
Acidimetric method
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| Related Tests |
Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture, Susceptibility testing.
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