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Gel matrix with redox purple for testing and characterizing microorganisms

  • US 5,882,882 A
  • Filed: 12/09/1996
  • Issued: 03/16/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/12/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for testing microorganisms comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing;

    i) a testing means,ii) redox purple,iii) one or more test substrates,iv) one or more gel-initiating agents,v) and a gelling agent,vi) an aqueous suspension comprising microorganisms; and

    b) introducing said redox purple, said one or more test substrates, and said one or more gel-initiating agents into said testing means to provide a testing system;

    c) introducing microorganisms into said testing system; and

    d) detecting the response of said microorganisms to said one or more test substrates.

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