Main laboratory methods used for the isolation and identification of Staphylococcus spp.

Introduction: Laboratory diagnosis related to clinical microbiology is highly complex, due subjectivity when interpreting the results. Among bacterial pathogens, those linked Staphylococcus genus are relevant from a and epidemiological point of view. Aim: To review literature relative main laboratory methods used for isolation identification microorganisms Staphylococcus. Methodology: The study was based on search between 2000 2020, in BVS, PubMed, Scielo, ScienceDirect CAPES Periodical databases. Regarding its diagnosis, microscopy by Gram method verify bacterium’s morphology; novobiocin test, aiming trace coagulase negative strains; use biochemical tests, such as catalase tests; through selective nonspecific culture media, blood agar (in which hemolytic patterns pathogens observed), salty mannitol (specific species aureus) DNAse (selective S. aureus strains , intermedius hyicus). Results: great importance field public health. Thus, quality speed essential promote measures combat these contributing well-being survival affected.