Widal Test for Salmonella
INTRODUCTION The Widal test is an agglutination assay used to detect antibodies against Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi in patient serum…
Malaria Blood film Test
INTRODUCTION The malaria microscopic test involves microscopic examination of stained blood films to detect presence of malaria parasites and identify the…
Oxidase Test
INTRODUCTION The oxidase test detects presence of cytochrome c oxidase enzyme in bacteria. It uses a redox reaction causing specific organisms…
Voges Proskauer Test
INTRODUCTION The Voges Proskauer test detects acetoin production from glucose metabolism, allowing differentiation between bacterial genera and species. Acetoin is converted…
Indole Test
INTRODUCTION The indole test detects the ability of bacteria to break down tryptophan amino acid and produce indole as a byproduct….
Catalase Test
INTRODUCTION The catalase test detects the enzyme catalase produced by bacteria to neutralize toxic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to water and oxygen….
