Methods for the isolation and identification of microorganisms
US10059975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/64
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method for separating, characterizing and/or identifying microorganisms in a test sample. The method of the invention comprises an optional lysis step for lysing non-microorganism cells that may be present in a test sample, followed by a subsequent separation step. The method may be useful for the separation, characterization and/or identification of microorganisms from complex samples such as blood-containing culture media. The invention further provides methods for separating, characterizing and/or identifying microorganisms in situ within a single system.
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