what does a negative atalase test mean
Catalase-negative bacteria may be anaerobes, or they may be facultative anaerobes that only ferment and do not respire using oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor (ie. Streptococci). Percentage of H202 used on catalase test: 1  For routine testing of aerobes, 3% hydrogen peroxide is used.atalase-negative bacteria may be anaerobes, or they may be facultative anaerobes that only ferment and do not respire using oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor (ie. Streptococci). Percentage of H202 used on catalase test: 1  For routine testing of aerobes, 3% hydrogen peroxide is used.