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J Clin Microbiol. 1981 May; 13(5): 998-999

1 Department of Pathology, Microbiology Division, New York University Medical Center, Goldwater Memorial Hospital, Franklin D. Roosevelt Island, New York 10044
ABSTRACT
A rapid, simple, modified heat-stable acid phosphatase and 68°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.
Present address: Department of Microbiology, New York University Medical Center, University Hospital, New York, NY 10016.
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