What single test differentiates Staphylococcus aureus from other species of staphylococci? What is the expected result?

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Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology
Section7.2: Bacteriology Specimen Collection And Processing
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What single test differentiates Staphylococcus aureus from other species of staphylococci? What is the expected result?

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Staphylococcus aureus is present on human skin and anterior nares along with other mucous membranes. It can also cause serious human infections. They are Gram-positive cocci bacteria of 0.5-1.0 μm in diameter and occur singly, in pairs, or in clusters.

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The only one that is positive for coagulase is staph aureus. The single most accurate tool for Staphylococcus aureus detection is coagulase testing. Using either the slide coagulase test (SCT) or the tube coagulase test (TCT), coagulase production can be detected.

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