Detection of microorganisms

摘要

PCT No. PCT/NZ97/00116 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 11, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 11, 1999 PCT Filed Sep. 12, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/11250 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 19, 1998A method and kit for detecting micro-organisms in a mass or liquid or on a surface. The method is conducted by obtaining a sample and within a sterile chamber of limited volumetric capacity placing the sample in contact with a composition adapted to detect micro-organisms. The sterile chamber may contain a filter for isolating any micro-organisms present in the sample. Sterile sampling instruments, a delineating instrument and means for typing the micro-organisms may also be provided.