An organism described as oxidase-positive, TSI slant with an alkaline/no change, good growth at 42° C, and producing bright bluish green pigment on Mueller-Hinton agar is most likely

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, one of the most common gram-negative species encountered in the clinical setting, can be identified conveniently and reliably by the oxidase test, TSI slant, testing for growth at 42° C, and observation of bright bluish-green, red, or brown diffusible pigment.

An Organism Described as Oxidase-Positive, TSI Slant with an Alkaline/no