Comparison of the API 20E and Corning N/F systems for identification of nonfermentative gram-negative rods.
A total of 231 strains of nonfermenting gram-negative rods were tested on the API 20E system, the Corning N/F system, and conventional media. When the results of identification to species were compared, the API system agreed with the conventional system on 69% of the isolates, and the Corning system agreed with the conventional system on 79% of the isolates. Both kit systems were deficient in identifying Pseudomonas cepacia and the more unusual isolates.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D006088:Gram-Negative Aerobic Bacteria / Q000145:classification*; D006801:Humans; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic