METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DRYING OF MICRO-ORGANISMS

摘要

This invention relates to a method and device for drying cells for long-term storage by placing a preparation containing the micro-organisms into a re-sealable strip device which houses dry, water absorbent material and at least one protective substance, whereby the volume of the microorganism preparation and the amount and type of the drying preparation are chosen such that after the addition of the preparation of the micro-organisms the water absorbent preparation is able to absorb the water contained in the added sample and remain substantially dry, in so doing rendering the micro-organisms substantially dry.