How to Perform the Catalase Test - Staphylococcus vs Streptococcus

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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
Filmed and Edited by Brian Tom
Catalase # Staphylococcus # Streptococcus

[@gigaguy1773]

I had a lab practice exam yesterday and this guide helped me a lot. The lab teacher had taught us to put a drop of water on the slide and then touch it with a loop containing the cell sample in its tip. The results were dubious at first, but then I remembered this method and we managed to get a very clear Catalase + result.
Thank you 1 million times. Keep up the good work.

[@HardyDx]

We're so glad our videos helped! One of our goals is to help the next generation of microbiologists, and we're thrilled to have you as a part of that group! 😊

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[@dr.hannibal8338]

Never seen a high-quality video explaining this test as you guys
Thank you so much

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You are welcome! I am glad it was useful, we do our very best to be thorough.

[@andrewinspirational5031]

This is great ✊ it is actually helping me. as a student for Microbiology.

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[@HardyDx]

You are super welcome IBRA. We enjoy making these laboratory tutorials for the community. Never stop learning.

[@victoropoku19]

Great video, Thank You!!

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Glad you liked it!

[@pheebzcj]

Thanks simple and precise

[@HardyDx]

Glad it helped

[@sumayariza781]

So outstanding! Thanks

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Glad you enjoyed it!

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Thank you 😊

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[@danmiller2177]

Thanks!!!

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You bet!

[@pandesurf]

Thank you 🙏

[@HardyDx]

You’re welcome!

[@mustafakouzrite3442]

Excellent.
Please, can you elaborate why the culture has to be 18 to 24 hours old?

[@HardyDx]

Aerobic organisms must be taken from an 18 to 24 hour old culture. Organisms lose their catalase activity with age. For slower growing anaerobic organisms, an older (24-72 hours) culture may be acceptable.

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