Detection of microorganisms

摘要

A method of detecting micro-organisms comprises the steps of taking a sample from a mass, surface or a fluid to be tested, providing a sealable sterile chamber of substantially limited volumetric capacity in which the detection process is to be conducted. The method further comprises the steps of placing the sample in the sealable sterile chamber substantially isolating any micro-organism present in the sample by filtration within the sealable sterile chamber, placing a composition capable of detecting micro-organisms within said sealable sterile chamber and recording a change in the composition. Also described is a kit for use in the method.