not belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae within 48 hours.
The API 20NE strip consists of microtubes containing dehydrated media and substrates. The media
microtubes containing conventional tests are inoculated with a bacterial suspension which
reconstitutes the media. After incubation, the metabolic end products are detected by indicator
systems or the addition of reagents. The substrate microtubes contain assimilation tests and are
inoculated with a minimal medium. If the bacteria are capable of utilizing the corresponding
substrate, then they will grow.