Detection of nitrate reductase activity of mycobacteria: an evaluation of the use of a powdered reagent in the test, and rapid swab methods as compared to the conventional test.
Tests using a powdered reagent proved to be an excellent alternative to the test using conventional reagents for the detection of nitrate reductase activity of mycobacteria. A rapid swab test, using either a dry or moist swab, showed inferior results to the conventional test.
Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D009161:Mycobacterium / Q000201:enzymology*; D050901:Nitrate Reductase; D009565:Nitrate Reductases / Q000378:metabolism*; D011208:Powders; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D011208:Powders; D009565:Nitrate Reductases; D050901:Nitrate Reductase