IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO MICRO-ORGANISM TEST APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

摘要

A micro-organism testing apparatus for carrying out tests for or involving micro-organisms is provided. The apparatus comprising a rigid multi-compartment resealable container (2) of glass or plastic material capable of absorbing UV light and preventing it from passing through the container. The container (2) has a removable cap (4) and is adapted to receive a growth medium in a first compartment. A growth medium additive comprising a bactericide is provided in a second compartment (63). The first and second compartments are separated by a first barrier whose removal or puncture will expose the medium to the additive. A third compartment (22) containing a growth promotant and/or growth indicator (23) is also provided. The third chamber (22) is separated from the first chamber by a second barrier. The apparatus includes a barrier puncture mechanism (64) adapted to move from a barrier intact position to a barrier punctured position. The apparatus has at least one light path therethrough.