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Method and reagents for the detection of microorganisms

US5336600A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1992
Grant dateAug 9, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2304/22
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the detection of microorganisms brings a sample suspected of containing a microorganism into contact with an aqueous phase reaction medium containing a carbon source and a resorufin marker. The reaction medium is incubated with the sample suspected of containing a microorganism and the fluorescence of the marker during or after incubating is observed. An observed decrease in emitted light indicates the presence of a microorganism.

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