Microorganism staining agent and use thereof
US7294154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09B67/0083
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microorganism staining agent characterized in that an alkali substance and a diazo dye or xanthene dye are contained therein; and a method of detecting microorganisms with the use of the agent. There are provided a microorganism staining agent which resolves the problem of pretreatment posed by the conventional direct speculum method, being capable of staining microorganisms in shorter time; and a method of detecting microorganisms with the use of the agent.
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