Method for processing mycrobacteria
AssigneeIntegrated Research Technology, LLC
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.
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A method for decreasing the buoyancy of corded microorganisms that contain mycolic-acid like structures in the outer membrane of said microorganisms, said method comprising contacting said microorganisms with a solution comprising an SB-like or HSB-like detergent under conditions that permit the recovery of said microorganisms from said solution.
A method for dispersing a clump of corded microorganisms that contain mycolic-acid like structures in the outer membrane of said microorganisms, said method comprising contacting said microorganisms with a solution comprising an SB-like or HSB-like detergent under conditions that permit the recovery of said microorganism from said solution.
A method for decreasing the buoyancy of corded microorganisms that contain mycolic-acid like structures in the outer membrane of said microorganisms, said method comprising contacting said microorganisms with a solution comprising a CB-like detergent under conditions that permit the recovery of said microorganism from said solution.
A method for dispersing a clump of corded microorganisms that contain mycolic-acid like structures in the outer membrane of said microorganisms, said method comprising contacting said microorganisms with a solution comprising a CB-like detergent under conditions that permit the recovery of said microorganism from said solution.
A method for decreasing the buoyancy of corded microorganisms that contain mycolic-acid like structures in the outer membrane of said microorganisms, said method comprising contacting said microorganisms with a solution comprising a PB-like detergent under conditions that permit the recovery of said microorganism from said solution.
A method for dispersing a clump of corded microorganisms that contain mycolic-acid like structures in the outer membrane of said microorganisms, said method comprising contacting said microorganisms with a solution comprising a PB-like detergent under conditions that permit the recovery of said microorganism from said solution.
A kit for processing specimens for the detection of a microbacteria, said kit comprising an SB-like or HSB-like detergent in close confinement and/or proximity with a detection means for said microbacteria.
A kit for processing specimens for the detection of a microbacteria, said kit comprising a CB-like detergent in close confinement and/or proximity with a detection means for said microbacteria.
A kit for processing specimens for the detection of a microbacteria, said kit comprising a PB-like detergent in close confinement and/or proximity with a detection means for said microbacteria.
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