Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Marx, Irene (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
C435S034000, C435S243000, C435S040500, C435S040510
Reexamination Certificate
active
10249663
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for the staining of fungi andmicrosporidiafor observation with a light microscope based upon the presence of chitin in the composition of these organisms. With the method of the present invention a sample to be analyzed is treated with a solution of Ponceau S and Stains-all dye. The sample is then selectively decolorized and rinsed. The resulting sample is examined with a light microscope, or photographed for a permanent record, to identify the presence of a variety of microorganisms, to include fungi andmicrosporidia.
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Marx Irene
Sauter Molly L.
Smith & Hopen , P.A.
University of South Florida
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