I am looking for a detailed and well presented answer. Organize your work and think through the information. Make sure it is in your own words. You are expected to research the information. make sure to include your references.
• What is the catalase test? Coagulase test?
• What does it mean to be:
o Catalase +
o Catalase –
o Coagulase +
o Coagulase –
When working with an unknown that may be Staphylococcus (but you are not sure), how can the two tests help?
Give step by step detail of how to determine you are dealing with Staphylococcus and not an organism such as Streptococcus
