[Comparison of Micro-ID, API 20 E and a conventional technique for the identification of Enterobacteriaceae]

A new system, Micro-ID, for the identification of Enterobacteriaceae is described. 100 strains of Enterobacteriaceae (Table I) are identified by Micro-ID and the identifications are compared with the identifications performed by conventional techniques and by the API 20 E system. There is a total agreement between Micro-ID and conventional techniques on 96.5% and between API 20 E and conventional techniques on 90% (Tables II and III). The differences in the reactions between the systems are discussed and explained. It is concluded, that the Micro-ID and the API 20 E both are very suitable for the identification of Enterobacteriaceae.