[EN] APPARATUS FOR DETECTING VIABLE MICROORGANISMS OR SPORES IN A SAMPLE AND USE THEREOF.<br/>[FR] APPAREIL POUR LA DETECTION DE MICROORGANISMES OU SPORES VIABLES DANS UN ECHANTILLON ET SON UTILISATION
申请人:TNO
公开号:WO2010151131A2
公开(公告)日:2010-12-29
The present invention relates to the field of microbiology, more particular to an apparatus for detecting viable microorganisms or spores in a sample. Provided is an apparatus comprising an inlet for said sample, a sample immobilization area, a container comprising a composition comprising a phototautomeric compound, a light source and a detection unit. Also provided are the use of such an apparatus for detecting at least one viable microorganism in a sample, and the use of such an apparatus for detecting at least one viable spore in a sample.