DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR BIOBURDEN SAMPLE COLLECTION AND DETECTION
摘要
A disposable container (2) for collection of microbe containing fluid samples is useful in a variety of microbial detection methods. One end of the container (2) is provided with a lid (17) comprising fluid flow apertures (16) on one surface and a membrane filter (MF) (18) on an opposed surface. Methods are disclosed wherein the container (2) is disposed in a holding assembly (100) with the lid (17) gripped in a separate platform (140). The assembly (100) and platform (140) can be displaced relative to each other to separate the lid (17) from the container (2).