title: Rapid test for lysine decarboxylase activity in Enterobacteriaceae.
abstract: A 4-h lysine decarboxylase test was performed on 241 clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae. There was 100% agreement between the rapid-test and reference methods.
mesh_terms: D002262:Carboxy-Lyases / Q000032:analysis*; D003408:Cresols / Q000378:metabolism; D003470:Culture Media; D004755:Enterobacteriaceae / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000254:growth & development; D004925:Escherichia / Q000254:growth & development; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008239:Lysine; D008722:Methods; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003408:Cresols; D003470:Culture Media; D002262:Carboxy-Lyases; D008239:Lysine