It is negative for the oxidase test, but positive for the catalase test.
2.
Oxidase and catalase tests are positive for most members of the genus " Brucella ".
3.
While the catalase test alone cannot identify a particular organism, combined with other tests, such as antibiotic resistance, it can aid identification.
4.
"S . saprophyticus " is identified as belonging to the " Staphylococcus " genus using the Gram stain and catalase test.