Method for detecting and directly identifying a microorganism in a biological sample by an optical route

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PATENT NO 9902987
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14371488

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A method for detecting at least one microorganism present in a sample, that includes: a) in a first container, bringing the sample into contact with at least one culture medium, b) placing the first container in suitable conditions to permit growth of the microorganism or microorganisms, c) bringing some or all of the mixture being made of the sample and the culture medium into contact with a reaction mixture and a substrate for capturing the microorganism(s) in the first container or in a second container, the reaction mixture having a device for detecting the microorganism(s); d) detecting, within the first or second container, the presence of the microorganism or microorganisms detected by the detecting device and fixed on the capture substrate.

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BIOMERIEUX69280 MARCY L'ETOILE

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  • 2013 Application Filing Year
  • C12C Class
  • 39 Applications Filed
  • 30 Patents Issued To-Date
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Baril, Florent Saint Foy les Lyon, FR 3 12
Flandrois, Jean-Pierre Lyons, FR 8 18
Junillon, Thomas Lyons, FR 3 12
Mallen, Benoit Tassin la Demi-Lune, FR 1 5
Mosticone, David Sainte Consorce, FR 13 36
Raymond, Jean-Claude Bessenay, FR 16 35
Vimont, Antoine Chaponost, FR 10 31

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