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Method for improving the growth and colorimetric detection of bacteria, yeasts, fungi or cocci

US6617126B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2000
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/045
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for improving the growth and detection of bacteria, yeasts, fungi or cocci, by adding sterile-filtered yeast extract and/or p-iodonitrotetrazolium violet to the culture medium.

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