MICROBIAL DETECTION DEVICES INCLUDING ADHESIVE MASKED NUTRIENTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Devices for microbial detection of microorganisms are provided including a body member including a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The device further includes a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the first major...

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Main Authors YOUNG, Alexi J, BRUTINEL, Evan D
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 01.09.2021
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Summary:Devices for microbial detection of microorganisms are provided including a body member including a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The device further includes a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the first major surface, a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition, and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition. The device also includes a cover sheet attached to the body member, where the cover sheet includes a first major surface facing the body member. Devices including a water-proof pouch are also provided. Methods for detecting and enumerating at least one microorganism in a sample are additionally provided, using the devices.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20170832160