Specimen transport device containing a specimen stabilizing comp

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Bioreactor

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435299, 435243, 128760, 128765, C12M 124, C12N 100, B65D 8100

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ABSTRACT:
The improvement of specimen quality for microbial analysis is addressed by the present invention which discloses a chemical composition for use in a method and apparatus for transporting a specimen suspected to contain microorganisms of interest to a laboratory for analysis and improved methods of analysis.
A device and method for taking, storing, and preserving fluid samples is disclosed comprising a container and a composition designed to maintain the level of microorganisms present in a specimen during transportation of the specimen to a testing facility.
The method and apparatus can be utilized on all types of aqueous specimens and specimens which may be extracted in aqueous solution for analysis of microorganisms therein.

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