Rapid identification of swarming Proteus using the PathoTec ornithine decarboxylase test strip.
The PathoTec ornithine decarboxylase test strip was evaluated for use in identification of swarming Proteus. All 181 strains tested were accurately identified within 4 h.
D002262:Carboxy-Lyases / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D002965:Classification / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D009955:Ornithine Decarboxylase / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D011511:Proteus / Q000145:classification*; D011513:Proteus mirabilis / Q000201:enzymology; D011514:Proteus vulgaris / Q000201:enzymology; D011934:Reagent Strips
D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D011934:Reagent Strips; D002262:Carboxy-Lyases; D009955:Ornithine Decarboxylase