Transport media
AssigneeStarplex Scientific
InventorSusan J. Finn
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Abstract
A transport media, particularly for fastidious microorganisms, has a concentration of activated charcoal less than 10 grams per litre of water. This maintains viability of the microorganisms while permitting Gram interpretation of the specimen.
Claims8
An improved aqueous transport medium of the type capable of maintaining the viability of microorganisms including fastidious microorganisms, the improvement comprising activated charcoal as an ingredient, said activated charcoal being provided at a concentration of less than 10 grams per litre water.
An improved aqueous transport medium of the type capable of maintaining the viability of microorganisms including fastidious microorganisms, the improvement comprising activated charcoal as an ingredient, the amount of said activated charcoal being ≦1.0 grams per litre water.
An improved aqueous transport medium of the type capable of maintaining the viability of microorganisms including Heomophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Streptococcus pneumoniae, the improvement comprising activated charcoal as an ingredient, said activated charcoal being provided at a concentration of less than 10 grams per litre water.
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