Uses Catalase Test Results

The catalase test is primarily used to analyze a part of Gram-positive cocci: associates of the brand Staphylococcus are catalase-positive, and associates of the genera Streptococcus and Enterococcus are catalase-negative.

Catalase test is used to differentiate aerotolerant strains of Clostridium, which are catalase negative, from Bacillus species, which are positive.

Semiquantitative catalase analysis is used for the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Catalase test can be used as an aid to the identification of Enterobacteriaceae. Associates of Enterobacteriaceae ancestors are catalase positive.