Method for treating at least one biological sample containing a target microorganism

A method of processing at least one biological sample capable of containing at least one target microorganism, the method being carried out within a container and comprising:

• a) performing at least one step of homogenizing the biological sample, during which contents of the container are displaced from a level n, corresponding to a level of the contents at rest, to a homogenization level nh, distinct from the level n, and vice versa;
• and
• b) generating a displacement of the contents to a level n+1, which is different from levels n and nh, such that the contents come into contact with at least one culture means, at least one analysis means, or a combination thereof, positioned in a chamber of the container, between level n+1 inclusive and level nh exclusive,
• wherein step b) takes place before, after or during all or part of the homogenization step a).