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N. meningitidis can be identified using Kovac's oxidase test and carbohydrate utilization. If the oxidase test is positive, carbohydrate utilization testing should be performed. If the carbohydrate utilization test indicates that the isolate may be N. meningitidis, serological tests to identify the serogroup should be performed.[1]