Which of the following biochemical test is ideal for identification of Neisseria gonorrhea?
The Neisseria produce oxidase and give positive oxidase reactions. The oxidase test is a key test for identifying them. When bacteria are spotted on a filter paper soaked with tetramethyl paraphenylenediamine hydrochloride (oxidase), the neisseriae rapidly turn dark purple.Reference: Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology; 27th edition; Chapter 20; The Neisseriae
Sucrose fermentation test
Oxidase test
Penicillin resistant test
Coagulase test
Bacteriology