Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Patent
1994-04-29
1995-11-07
Wityshyn, Michael G.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
435 29, 435 38, 435 4, C12Q 100, C12Q 102, C12Q 104
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ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods and media for the isolation and presumptive identification of various bacteria. In particular, the organisms commonly associated with urinary tract infections are distinguished based on their colonial morphology and color.
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