Method for rapid identification of microorganisms

Details Method for rapid identification of microorganisms Method for rapid identification of microorganisms

2005-08-05

2010-02-16

Myers, Carla (Department: 1634)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C536S024320, C536S024310

Reexamination Certificate

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07662562

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates, in general, to probes, methods, and kits used to determine the presence or absence of a microorganism in a sample. The probes, methods, and kits comprise at least one capture probe and/or at least one detector probe.

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