Microorganism sampling method, microorganism sampling device and sampling kit comprising such a sampling device
US12050161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/4088
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sampling method using a sampling device (2) comprising a container (5) comprising a body (6) consisting of a soft pouch, and a lid (30), in which at least one among the container (5) and the lid (30) is provided with a discharging member (40) suitable for, in an open state, discharging at least one part of the gases contained in the internal space (7) of the body (6) of the container (5), wherein the sampling method comprises the steps consisting in: —collecting a biological material in the body (6) of the container (5), and assembling the lid (30) on the neck (IO) of the container (5), —and placing an internal space (7) of the body (6) of the container (5) under anaerobic conditions by placing the discharging member (40) in the open state, by compressing the body (6) of the container (5) and by placing the discharging member (40) in a closed state.
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