摘要 |
<p>A method is provided for freeze-drying multiple samples of viable microorganisms which method comprises: (i) providing a container comprising multiple wells; (ii) dispensing multiple liquid samples, each sample comprising a viable microorganism, into separate wells of the container; (iii) placing the container in a freeze-drying apparatus; and (iv) freeze-drying the samples present in the wells under conditions that substantially maintain the viability of the microorganisms. Also provided is a container comprising multiple wells, each well comprising a viable freeze-dried sample of a microorganism.</p> |