Transparent sample container
US6432697B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M23/08
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a transparent sample container containing, preferably, a liquid bacterial growth media for detecting microbacteria and a process for detecting microbacteria using this sample container. The container is optically transparent, heat resistant, and stable during storage. The container and process provide a bacterial growth medium substantially free of contamination upon prolonged storage of preferably about one year at 40° C.
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