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Method for detection of pathogenic microorganisms

  • US 7,262,840 B2
  • Filed: 05/25/2006
  • Issued: 08/28/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/10/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method comprising:

  • a) illuminating a physical sample with substantially monochromatic light;

    b) illuminating the physical sample with broad band light;

    c) collecting a spectrum of emitted light and Raman scattered light from the physical sample;

    d) forming a first spatially accurate wavelength resolved image of the physical sample using the emitted light and a second spatially accurate wavelength resolved image using Raman scattered light from the sample;

    e) analyzing the first spatially accurate wavelength resolved image and the second spatially accurate wavelength resolved image for patterns characteristic of a pathogenic microorganism; and

    (f) based on said analyzing, identifying the pathogenic microorganism.

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