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Method for monitoring hygiene

US7229783B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2001
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/523
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A test method and test device for hygiene monitoring of a test sample from a biological material or a surface with a biological material to detect the presence of phosphate and glucose as a measure of hygiene by employing a swab-type, puncturable-membrane test apparatus or a lateral-flow or capillary-flow test apparatus.

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