Method for detecting bacterial endospores in a sealed container

Details Method for detecting bacterial endospores in a sealed container Method for detecting bacterial endospores in a sealed container

2002-11-15

2009-02-03

Redding, David A (Department: 3723)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving viable micro-organism

C435S808000, C436S048000, C436S052000, C436S177000

Reexamination Certificate

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07485437

ABSTRACT:
A device for detecting bacterial endospores in a sealed container. The device has a suction tube connected to an aerosol concentrator containing a lanthanide salt solution, a suction pump engaged to the aerosol concentrator, an excitation energy source and an optical set-up for directing the excitation energy source to the lanthanide salt solution and collecting photoluminescence generated by the excited lanthanide salt solution. A method for detecting bacterial endospores is also provided.

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