Detection of white cell associated bacteria with a fluorescent dye
US4508821A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/143333
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for detection of intracellular bacteria in a blood sample by staining with ethidium bromide and observing microscopically using fluorescence is provided. The bacteria stain rapidly and selectively and are detectable in complex mixtures. The bacteria may be in whole blood or may optionally be partially isolated or purified before staining.
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