Method and Apparatus for Microorganism Detection

摘要

A method for detecting the presence of a microorganism in a fluid sample is disclosed. The method includes providing a fluid specimen within a specimen collection container having a sidewall defining an interior therein. The interior includes a mechanical separator adapted for separating the fluid sample into first and second phases within the specimen collection container and a sensing element capable of detecting the presence of a microorganism disposed therein. The method includes subjecting the specimen collection container to applied rotational force to isolate a concentrated microorganism region. The method also includes detecting by a sensing element the presence or absence of a microorganism within the concentrated microorganism region.

主权项

1. An apparatus for detecting the presence of a microorganism, comprising:
a specimen collection container comprising an open top end, a bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior therein; a closure engageable with the specimen collection container to seal the open top end; a mechanical separator disposed within the interior and adapted for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases within the specimen collection container, the mechanical separator having at least one feature selected from the group consisting of at least two regions of differing densities and a density gradient; and a sensing element capable of detecting the presence of a microorganism disposed within the interior of the specimen collection container.