Is Serratia a Catalase

Catalase-positive. DNase-positive. Voges-Proskauer-positive, except S. fonticola .

Does Serratia marcescens grow on MacConkey Agar?

Gram stain: Serratia species are Gram-negative rods. Culture: S. marcescens grows well on blood agar and MacConkey agar. It is non-lactose fermenting.

Is Serratia oxidase positive or negative?

Basic CharacteristicsProperties (Serratia marcescens)OxidaseNegative (-ve)PigmentPositive (+ve)ShapeRodsSporeNegative (-ve)

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