ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING ARTICLES AND METHODS

摘要

The present invention refers to articles for collecting samples from a surface, articles for microbiological analyses of said samples, and methods of use of said articles. The articles include sample collectors, sample housings with optional barrier layers, and sample-ready reagent strips comprising hydrophilic agents to grow and detect microorganisms. The disclosure includes methods to collect, detect, and quantify microorganisms in a surface sample.

主权项

1. A kit for sampling and enumerating microorganisms, the kit comprising:
a sample housing comprising
a bottom member comprising a self-supporting water impervious substrate with upper and lower major surfaces;a cover sheet comprising a substrate with upper and lower major surfaces wherein at least part of one major surface is coated with a cold water soluble powder including at least one gelling agent; anda barrier layer positioned between the cover sheet and the bottom member.