Method of collecting microorganisms using fine particles, method of collecting nucleic acids using fine particles, and kits for use in the these methods

摘要

The present invention provides a method of collecting microorganisms and a method of collecting nucleic acids, which both can be carried out easily and can achieve a high collection rate. A method of collecting microorganisms according to the present invention includes a microorganism adsorption step of bringing a sample into contact with fine particles so as to cause microorganisms contained in the sample to be adsorbed onto the fine particles. In this method, the fine particles have a particle diameter of 6 mum or less and a specific surface area of 50 m2/g or less. Furthermore, a method of collecting nucleic acids according to the present invention includes: a microorganism adsorption step of causing microorganisms to be adsorbed onto fine particles; and a nucleic acid elution step of eluting nucleic acids from the microorganisms that have been adsorbed onto the fine particles. The microorganism adsorption step in this method is the microorganism collection method of the present invention. According to the collection methods of the present invention, microorganisms and nucleic acids can be collected easily and efficiently. Preferably, the fine particles are magnetic silica particles.