API system: a multitube micromethod for identification of Enterobacteriaceae

Appl Microbiol. 1972 Sep;24(3):449-52. doi: 10.1128/am.24.3.449-452.1972.

Abstract

The API system for identification of Enterobacteriaceae was evaluated with 366 cultures. Overall accuracy of identification was 96.4%; of the 13 cultures misidentified, 7 were atypical strains.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques* / instrumentation
  • Enterobacteriaceae / classification*
  • Enterobacteriaceae / enzymology
  • Enterobacteriaceae / metabolism
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Methods
  • Plastics
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Plastics