Methods for the characterization of microorganisms on solid or semi-solid media

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PATENT NO 8748122
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12653527

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The present invention relates to methods and systems for scanning, detecting, and monitoring microorganisms on solid or semi-solid media using intrinsic fluorescence (IF) measurements. The methods are further directed to detection, characterization and/or identification of microorganisms on a solid or semi-solid media using intrinsic fluorescence (IF) measurements that are characteristic of said microorganisms.

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BIOMERIEUX INC515 S COLOROW DRIVE SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108

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Hyman, Jones Wake Forest, US 14 151
Thorpe, Thurman Durham, US 13 331
Walsh, John Wake Forest, US 125 1898

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