StrepQuick™ detects the activities of three enzymes: pyrrolidonyl arylamidase (PYR), leucine aminopeptidase (LAP), and esculinase. A positive PYR reaction is characteristic of group A streptococci and Enterococcus spp. A negative reaction for LAP activity is typically shown by the presence of Aerococcus viridans and Leuconostoc spp. Group D Streptococcus, Enterococcus spp and Pediococcus are positives for esculin activity.
   The test is useful for the identification of Aerococcus, Enterococcus, Gemella, Leuconostoc, Pediococuus, S pyogenes, S agalactiae, S pneumoniae, and group D Streptococcus. The kit comes complete with test cards, developer, and an organism interpretive chart.

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