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US 2017/0248503 A1Published application
Methods, kits and systems for processing samples
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsManjiri T. Kshirsagar, Kurt J. Halverson, Raj Rajagopal
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Abstract
Kits and systems for isolating microorganisms from a sample, the sample including sample matrix and microorganisms, the kit including concentration agent; and a system for isolating microorganisms from a sample.
Claims7
A system for isolating microorganisms from a sample, the sample comprising sample matrix and microorganisms, the system comprising:
- a liner configured to afford contact of a concentration agent and the sample, to provide a microorganism-bound composition that comprises concentration agent having bound microorganisms and sample matrix;
- a filter, the filter having a first surface and a second surface and comprising pores having an average pore size that is larger than the average size of the microorganisms;
- a filter support configured to contact the first surface of the filter and afford contact of the microorganism-bound composition with the second surface of the filter,
- wherein the liner and filter support are configured to afford filtration of the microorganism-bound composition through the filter in order to collect the concentration agent-bound microorganisms on the second surface of the filter.
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