The tube coagulase test, shown in the image (upper tube positive), should be performed on all S. aureus-suspicious isolates giving a negative slide coagulase reaction.

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The tube coagulase test, shown in the image (upper tube positive), should be performed on all S. aureus-suspicious isolates giving a negative slide coagulase reaction.

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