Preservation of microorganisms in a vial with a cap comprising a

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1998-07-15

2000-05-02

Lankford, Jr., Leon B.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Microorganism preservation, storage, or transport apparatus

435243, 435260, 4353041, 435810, 206204, 206528, 215316, C12N 104, C12N 100

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060571519

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and compositions for the safe, effective, and efficient storage and transport of microbial cultures and comprises a vial and cap combination wherein the cap comprises an immobilized desiccant and the vial comprises viable microorganisms lyophilized in a lyophlization medium. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for the storage and transport of bacterial cultures. The present invention is suitable for use in circumstances where long-term storage of microbial cultures is desired.

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