Methods for detecting bacterial pathogens
US7429464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/56938
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides for methods for detecting bacterial pathogens in a sample. A preferred method includes the steps of: suspending a sample comprising a medium and microorganisms, the microorganisms suspected of comprising bacterial pathogens; mixing the sample, an adsorbent and a first solution in a vessel; separating the adsorbent and the microorganisms from the medium and the bulk of the first solution and removing the medium and the bulk of the first solution from the vessel; adding a second solution to the vessel to resuspend the adsorbent and the microorganisms; and detecting agglutination of the adsorbent wherein the agglutination of the adsorbent signifies bacterial pathogens are present in the sample.
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