Combined rapid susceptibility assay and microorganism identification system
US8828680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0097
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In response to the need for highly-sensitive antibiotic susceptibility assays and identification assays that do not require extensive incubation times, the present invention provides automated assay methods and systems that permit the determination of antibiotic susceptibilities and/or microorganism identification in a timeframe that is substantially shorter than has previously been attainable using a hybrid system that combines turbimetric and fluorescence determinations using a single, clear-plastic assay platform. Related devices, kits, and components thereof are also disclosed.
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