D-FRU
**D-FRU –(Fructokinase)-> D-Fructose-6-P
**D-Fructose-6-P + 2NADH –> Pyruvate + 2NAD
**Pyruvate + Phenol Red -(fermentation)->Phenol Yellow + Lactic Acid
*Yellow – Manitol Fermenter and Pathogenic (typically)
*Red – Nonmanitol Fermenter and Nonpathogenic (typically)
===Results:===
*Manitol Fermenter and Pathogenic
**[[Staphylococcus aureus]] – posibility?
***CONFIRM with Colony Appearance (Forms/Margins/ and Elevations)
***CONFIRM with [[Sheep Blood Agar (SBA)]]
***CONFIRM with [[Coagulase Test]]
*Nonmanitol Fermenter and Nonpathogenic
**[[Staphylococcus epidermitis]]
===Components===
*7.5 NaCl
*Phenol red
*Agar
===Salient Components:===
*7.5% NaCl – Halophiles
*Phenol Red – Turns Yellow w/ Acids
===Links:===
*[http://www.bd.com/ds/technicalCenter/inserts/Mannitol_Salt_Agar.pdf] ]]
