Lanthanum-based concentration agents for microorganisms

摘要

A concentration agent for microorganisms is provided that contains both lanthanum and carbonate. Additionally, articles that include the concentration agent and methods of concentrating a microorganism using the concentration agent are provided.

主权项

1. A process for concentrating a microorganism, the process comprising:
(a) providing a concentration agent comprising a plurality of particles of lanthanum/carbonate-containing materials, wherein the concentration agent has a weight ratio of carbon to lanthanum that is at least 0.05; (b) providing a fluid sample comprising the microorganism; (c) contacting the concentration agent with the fluid sample; and (d) binding the microorganism to the concentration agent to form a bound microorganism.