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US 8,709,748 B2Granted
Method for detection and characterization of a microorganism in a sample using time-dependent intrinsic fluorescence measurements
AssigneeBiomerieux
InventorsJohn Walsh, Jones Hyman, Bradford Clay, Thurman Thorpe
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for detecting, and characterizing a microorganism present in a sample and growth composition whereby the method may be accomplished utilizing a time-dependent spectroscopic technique to obtain at least two measurements directly from a sample and growth composition and correlating said measurements for the detection and characterization of a microorganism, that may be present in the sample.
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A method for detecting and characterizing a microorganism present in a sample, said method comprising:
- combining said sample with a growth composition, obtaining at least two time-dependent measurements directly from said sample and growth composition, wherein said at least two time-dependent measurements comprise directly measuring intrinsic fluorescence from said sample and growth composition and correlating said measurements to detect and characterize any microorganism present in said sample.
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