How to Perform the Catalase Test - Staphylococcus vs Streptococcus

Опубликовано: 03 Июнь 2026
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00:00 History of catalase test
00:53 What you will need
01:08 Start of catalase test
01:15 Applying the organism
01:40 Tips
01:48 Adding 3% hydrogen peroxide
01:57 Reaction/Results
02:25 Closing info

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Catalase # Staphylococcus # Streptococcus