METHOD FOR CAPTURING AND CONCENTRATING A MICROORGANISM IN A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE

摘要

The present invention relates generally to the field of analysis, for example biological analysis. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for capturing and concentrating at least one microorganism or at least one protein secreted by a microorganism that may be present in the sample placed in a container, the method including the following steps: a) in the container, bringing the sample into contact with a culture medium and a sponge capable of capturing the microorganism(s) or the protein(s) secreted by at least one microorganism to be detected, functionalized with a binding partner of at least one microorganism or of at least one secreted protein; b) placing the container in suitable conditions allowing growth of the microorganism or microorganisms; and c) repeatedly compressing and decompressing the sponge while it remains in contact with the medium.

主权项

1. A method for capturing and concentrating at least one microorganism or at least one protein secreted by a microorganism that may be present in a sample placed in a container, said method comprising the following steps:
a) in the container, bringing said sample into contact with a culture medium and a sponge capable of capturing the microorganism(s) or the protein(s) secreted by at least one microorganism to be detected, functionalized with a binding partner of at least one microorganism or of at least one secreted protein, b) placing the container in suitable conditions allowing growth of the microorganism or microorganisms, c) repeatedly compressing and decompressing the sponge while it remains in contact with said medium.