摘要 |
A method for eluting microorganisms from filter media is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing filter media suspected of containing microorganisms and disposed in a housing, wherein the housing includes an inlet and an outlet; (b) providing a reservoir configured to store a quantity of a liquid buffer solution therein; (c) pressurizing the liquid buffer solution to a predetermined pressure; and (d) forcing the pressurized liquid buffer solution from the reservoir into the housing via the outlet, through the filter media, and out of the housing via the inlet to at least partially elute the microorganisms from the filter media. |