RAPID MICROBIAL DETECTION AND ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBIILITY TESTING
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1. A method for measuring the growth of a plurality of individual microorganisms in a sample comprising:
- contacting said sample with a biosensor comprising;
a concentration module;
at least one detection surface; and
concentrating said individual microorganisms onto said detection surface, wherein each said individual microorganism binds to said detection surface in spatially discrete sites;
allowing said individual microorganisms to grow for a first period of time; and
detecting growth of individual microorganisms as an indication of the presence of said microorganisms.
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A method for the detection of microorganisms in a sample comprising contacting said sample with a biosensor concentration module, allowing microorganisms to grow for a first period of time and detecting growth of discrete microorganisms as an indication of the presence of said microorganisms.
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1. A method for measuring the growth of a plurality of individual microorganisms in a sample comprising:
- contacting said sample with a biosensor comprising;
a concentration module; at least one detection surface; and concentrating said individual microorganisms onto said detection surface, wherein each said individual microorganism binds to said detection surface in spatially discrete sites; allowing said individual microorganisms to grow for a first period of time; and detecting growth of individual microorganisms as an indication of the presence of said microorganisms.
- contacting said sample with a biosensor comprising;
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