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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. |
| Physiology | Certain bacteria produce enzymes that inactivate beta lactam antibiotics. Some enzymes can hydrolyze penicillin, others hydrolyze cephalosporins. |
| Sample | Haemophilus infeluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, enterococci, Sttaphylococcus aureus, gram negative anaerobic rods. |
| Test Method | Acidimetric method |
| Related Tests | Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture, Susceptibility testing. |
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