title: Workplace contamination when performing the slide catalase test.
abstract: This small study indicates that utilization of the slide catalase test potentially may contaminate the workplace and also the technologist performing the test. Suggested precautions when performing this test are made.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000201:enzymology*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D002374:Catalase / Q000032:analysis*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D002374:Catalase