Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Patent
1994-07-25
1996-08-13
Marx, Irene
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
4352521, 435243, C12N 120, C12N 112, C12N 100
Patent
active
055455557
ABSTRACT:
A microbial transport medium for the collection, transport and storage of samples suspected of having Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma or viral pathogens comprises a balanced salt solution, a proteinaceous stabilizer, and carbohydrate and amino acid nutrient sources. The medium is buffered to maintain physiological pH and includes a pH indicator in order to maintain pH fluctuation. The medium further comprises antimicrobial and antifungal agents and can comprise gelatin. Samples can be stored in the medium at temperatures ranging from room temperature to minus 70.degree. C. Additionally, the transport medium can be used in standardized commercial ELISA and PCR assays.
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Brinker James P.
Racioppi Stephen G.
Larson Kristin
Marx Irene
Microtest Inc.
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