RAPID ASSAY METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ESTIMATING MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF DIFFERENT SUBSTRATA

摘要

The present invention is directed toward a method and device that can rapidly estimate microbial contamination from different substrata, such as solid, soft or gelatinous surfaces, including fruits, vegetables, general agricultural and mass consumption products. The device comprises: a collection device for obtaining a sample of aerobic and anaerobic microbial contamination; a receptacle for facilitating bacterial growth; wherein said collection device is shaped to fit into said receptacle.