Method for detecting microorganisms
US5217876A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/808
- 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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