Staphylococcus differs from streptococcus by -
Catalase test - To detect the presence of enzyme catalase in a bacterium. Not found in anaerobes. To differentiate staphylococci from streptococci. Catalase +ve = Staphylococcus species * Catalase -ve = Streptococcus species
Coagulase test
Catalase test
Phasphatase
Gram negative
Systemic Bacteriology Pa 1 (Gram Positive Cocci, Gram Negative Cocci)