Device for detecting microorganisms
US4945060A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/04
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An instrument and a sealable, sterilizable vessel for detecting the presence of microorganisms in a specimen, the vessel containing a liquid culture medium and a sensor means with an indicator medium therein. Changes in the indicator medium resulting from pH change or change in CO.sub.2 concentration in the medium are detected from outside the vessel.
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