Device for the lysis of microorganisms present in an environmental or clinical sample and the extraction of nucleic acids from said microorganisms for analysis
AssigneeBiomerieux
InventorsHermanus Johannes Maria Kreuwel, Emiel Gerebern Maria Verwimp
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a cartridge which can be positioned inside an air collection means and receive a means for recovering nucleic acids, said cartridge being substantially cylindrical and comprising a microorganism retaining zone, said retaining zone comprising microorganism lysis means. The invention also relates to a device for collecting microorganisms contained in the air and a device for microorganism lysis.
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A cartridge which can be positioned inside an air collection means and receive a means for recovering nucleic acids, said cartridge being substantially cylindrical and comprising a microorganism retaining zone, said retaining zone comprising microorganism lysis means.
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