Catalase Detection Kit is used for differentiation of isoniazid resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium gastri from genus Mycobacterium based on catalase activity.
The identification of Mycobacteria to the species level is important because of the clinical significance; some species are pathogenic while others are not. Differentiation of M. tuberculosis is possible on the basis of rate and temperature of growth, colonial characteristics and morphology, niacin and catalase reactions, nitrate activity, pigment production, thiophen-2-carboxylic acid hydrazide (TCH) and drug susceptibility patterns.
Reagent:
Catalase detection Kit is a biochemical test for the detection of catalase activity. The kit comprises of:
1. Catalase Reagent (R1)- M/15 phosphate buffer pH 7.0
2. Catalase Reagent (R2)- 10% tween 80 solution
3. Catalase Reagent (R3)- Ready to use 30% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
