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Mycoplasmas species - Overview (view source)
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Samples can be tested for the presence of mycoplasmas by fluorescent antibody techniques, peroxidase techniques and PCR. Biochemical profiles such as urease production can be used for identification. ''Ureaplasmas'' produce urease, whereas ''Mycoplasmas'' do not metabolise urea. Serolgy is required for specific identification including complement fixation tests, ELISA, agglutination tests and haemagglutination-inhibition tests. Growth inhibition tests using specific antisera can be used as well as fluorescent antibody tests.
Samples can be tested for the presence of mycoplasmas by fluorescent antibody techniques, peroxidase techniques and PCR. Biochemical profiles such as urease production can be used for identification. ''Ureaplasmas'' produce urease, whereas ''Mycoplasmas'' do not metabolise urea. Serolgy is required for specific identification including complement fixation tests, ELISA, agglutination tests and haemagglutination-inhibition tests. Growth inhibition tests using specific antisera can be used as well as fluorescent antibody tests.
==Other mycoplasmas==
==Other mycoplasmas==