Voges Proskauer (VP) Test
Objective of VP Test To differentiate two major types of facultative anaerobic enteric bacteria based on production of neutral products. Principle of VP Test Voges Proskauer test, commonly known as VP test is used to determine the ability of some organisms to produce neutral end products (e.g., 2, 3-butanediol or acetoin) from glucose fermentation. All members of the Enterobacteriaceae can convert …