Differentiation of the oxidase positive staphylococci,Staphylococcus sciuri, Staphylococcus lentus, Staphylococcus
vitulinus and Staphylococcus fleurettii, based on tributyrin, urease, caseinase, gelatinase and DNase activity is
described. These tests may be used for preliminary identification of oxidase positive isolates of staphylococci resulting
in more accurate identification of these species.