title: A rapid glutamic decarboxylase test for identification of bacteria.
abstract: A simple rapid glutamic decarboxylase test is described. This test was found useful in the identification of Escherichia coli, Shigella sp., Providencia alcalifaciens, Clostridium perfringens and Bacteroides fragilis.
mesh_terms: D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D002262:Carboxy-Lyases; D004796:Clinical Enzyme Tests; D005968:Glutamate Decarboxylase
chemical_list: D002262:Carboxy-Lyases; D005968:Glutamate Decarboxylase