NCIt related terms : MICROBIAL BIOCHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION;
NCIt definition : A procedure for identifying types and strains of bacteria. The most frequently used
typing systems are bacteriophage typing, serotyping, bacteriocin typing, and biotyping.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any of a number of biochemical tests performed to identify the genus and/or
species of a microorganism. These may include the assessment of gram reaction or metabolic
characteristics.;