Method and devices for partitioning biological sample liquids into microvolumes
US6391578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M41/36
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for partitioning an aqueous biological liquid sample into discrete microvolumes for detection and enumeration of microorganisms is described. The method involves distributing microvolumes of a sample to a plurality of hydrophilic liquid-retaining zones of a culture device, where each liquid-retaining zone is surrounded by a portion of a hydrophobic “land” area. Also disclosed are devices for carrying out these methods.
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