Methods and kits for isolating microorganisms from culture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10774300
APP PUB NO 20130045532A1
SERIAL NO

13554704

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The present invention is directed to methods and kits for separating, accumulating, characterizing and/or identifying microorganisms known to be present or that may be present in a test sample. The method of the invention comprises optional lysing non-microorganism cells and/or particulates that may be present in a test sample, followed by a subsequent filtration step for isolation and/or accumulation of microorganisms. The kit of the present invention may comprise at least one filter membrane or an integrated filtration and sample transfer device for isolation and/or accumulation of microorganisms.

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BIOMERIEUX INC515 S COLOROW DRIVE SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108

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Hyman, Jones M Wake Forest, US 33 842
Robinson, Ronnie J St. Charles, US 19 417
Ronsick, Christopher Durham, US 7 119
Walsh, John D Durham, US 27 365

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