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A microfermentation test for the rapid identification of yeasts
T C Molina1, S K Mishra, D L Pierson
1Microbiology Laboratory, KRUG Life Sciences, Houston, TX 77058.
Abstract:
The accuracy and speed of a microfermentation test (MFT), developed as a supplementary aid to other yeast identification systems, were compared with the conventional fermentation method in identifying 15 yeast species. The MFT significantly reduced the incubation period required to obtain a definitive identification. The method is easy to perform and the media and space requirements are minimal.