Method for detecting a target microorganism using two indicator systems in a culture device
US9273340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/44
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of detecting a target microorganism is disclosed. The method comprises providing a culture device with a selective culture medium and a detection article comprising a first indicator system. The selective culture medium facilitates the growth of an indicator microorganism. When an indicator microorganism is detected in a sample contacted with the culture medium, the detection article is contacted with the culture medium to detect the target microorganism.
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