Apparatus and methods for chemiluminescent assays

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism

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C422S052000, C422S067000, C422S068100, C435S005000, C435S029000, C435S034000, C435S287600, C435S287700, C435S288100, C435S288200, C435S309100, C436S063000, C436S172000

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06887681

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a device and methods for the rapid chemiluminescence assay of surfaces to detect the presence of microbial contamination. The device and methods are suitable for use by untrained personnel under the relatively harsh and variable conditions found in the field, for example in fast food restaurants and other food preparation areas. The chemiluminescence reaction that is the source of the analytical signal in the disclosed assay device and method is preferably based on a luciferase/luciferin system.

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