Limitations Oxidation-Fermentation (OF) Test Archives

Oxidation-Fermentation (OF) Test: Introduction, Composition of the medium, Test Requirements, Principle, Procedure, Result -Interpretation, and Limitations

January 13, 2023January 6, 2023 by Medical Lab Notes

Fermentation Test Positive and Negative Results of Bacteria

Oxidation-Fermentation (OF) Test Introduction Hugh and Leifson developed an Oxidation-Fermentation (OF) basal medium in 1953. It is a recommended medium for the detection of oxidation or fermentation of carbohydrates by bacteria. This basal medium is useful to aid in the identification of gram-negative bacteria on …