Created by
Paul A. Gulig, Ph.D.
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
with assistance from
David Brumbaugh
This result means
A. Staphylococcus epidermidis
Yes, the plasma did not clot, indicating a negative coagulase, which indicates S. epidermidis having followed the diagnostic scheme so far. You will have to decide if this organism is responsible for the disease of this case.