Apparatus and method to elute microorganisms from a filter
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1. An apparatus for eluting microorganisms from filter media comprising:
- a housing configured and dimensioned to receive filter media, the housing having an inlet and an outlet;
filter media disposed in the housing, the filter media having been exposed to a liquid suspected of containing microorganisms;
means for transporting a liquid buffer solution into the housing via the outlet; and
means for causing the liquid buffer solution to pass through the filter media under pressure and to exit the housing via the inlet.
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Abstract
There is provided apparatuses and methods for eluting microorganisms from filter media. The apparatus includes a housing for receiving filer media suspected of containing microorganisms and means for exposing the filter media to a pressurized buffer solution. By passing the buffer solution through the filter media under pressure, microorganisms trapped in or on the filter media are eluted therefrom.
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19 Claims
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1. An apparatus for eluting microorganisms from filter media comprising:
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a housing configured and dimensioned to receive filter media, the housing having an inlet and an outlet;
filter media disposed in the housing, the filter media having been exposed to a liquid suspected of containing microorganisms;
means for transporting a liquid buffer solution into the housing via the outlet; and
means for causing the liquid buffer solution to pass through the filter media under pressure and to exit the housing via the inlet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for eluting microorganisms from filter media comprising the steps of:
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providing filter media suspected of containing microorganisms; and
forcing a pressurized liquid through the filter media to at least partially elute microorganisms from the filter media, if present. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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