Analyzing aqueous samples for Legionella, by detection with and without preliminary immunocapture, allows identification of bacteria inside protozoal cells

摘要

Analysis of a liquid sample for possible presence of Legionella bacteria (A) by: (i) immunocapture and detection of any captured (A); (ii) detecting (A) without preliminary immunocapture; and (iii) comparing the results of (i) and (ii). An Independent claim is also included for a kit for the analysis.