Device and methods for detecting microorganisms

摘要

The invention relates to a method for continuously monitoring biological activity in a specimen comprising the steps of providing a device comprising a sealable specimen container with a sealing means, having an internal chamber in which a specimen may be cultured with a culture medium, having a sensor means, wherein changes in the appearance of the sensor means caused by changes in pressure within said sealable container can be continuously monitored from the exterior of said container through a transparent section, thereby monitoring biological activity without violating the integrity of said container after sealing.