title: Combined modified heat-stable acid phosphatase and 68 degrees C catalase test for differentiation of mycobacteria.
abstract: A rapid, simple, modified heat-stable acid phosphatase and 68 degrees C catalase test for the differentiation of mycobacteria is described. A total of 181 strains of mycobacteria, including 141 slow growers and 40 rapid growers, were investigated for acid phosphatase and catalase activities.
mesh_terms: D000135:Acid Phosphatase / Q000378:metabolism*; D002374:Catalase / Q000378:metabolism*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D009161:Mycobacterium / Q000145:classification* / Q000201:enzymology
chemical_list: D002374:Catalase; D000135:Acid Phosphatase