Method for processing mycobacteria
AssigneeCorning Clinical Laboratories, Inc.
InventorCharles G. Thornton
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Abstract
A method for the preparation of Mycobacteria from any liquid, semi-solid or exotic source is described. The extracted Mycobacterial sample is suitable for detection by culture and amplification.
Claims72
A method for decreasing the buoyancy of a microorganism that contains mycolic-acid like structures in the outer membrane of said microorganism, said method comprising contacting said microorganism with a solution comprising an SB-18-like or rod-like detergent under conditions that permit the recovery of said microorganism from said solution.
A method for dispersing a clump of corded microorganisms that contains mycolic-acid like structures in the outer membrane of said microorganism, said method comprising contacting said clump with a solution comprising an SB-18-like or rod-like detergent under conditions that disperses said clump.
A method for decreasing the buoyancy of a microorganism that contains mycolic-acid like structures the outer membrane of said microorganism, said method comprising degassing said microorganism.
A kit for processing specimens for the detection of a microbacteria, said kit comprising an approximately-octadecyl detergent in close confinement and/or proximity with a detection means for said microbacteria.
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