Abstract:
Phage can be detected as rapid indicators of the hygienic quality of a sample. Both continuous flow methods and devices and single sample methods and devices, of various volumes, can be used. Test kits can be provided in easy-to-use formats. Certain phage, such as coliphage, are useful as indicators of fecal contamination.
Abstract:
There is described an assay system wich comprises; (i) a first dip strip comprising a first material at least partially coated with a repoter converter in an inert carrier; and (ii) a second dip strip comprising a second strip material at least partially coated with a reporter precursor. There is also described an assay system comprising a single foldable or frangible strip and a method of quantitative determination of an assay.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a culture medium for isolating bacteria of Listeria genus, in particular L. monocytogenes , characterised in that it comprises in a Listeria culture medium, at least a specific agent for identifying gamma -mannosidase for use in solid medium.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an improved method for detecting and quantifying the presence of a target molecule, such as an antigen, an antibody or a polynucleotide, in a sample which method uses alkaline phosphatase as the reporter enzyme and the reduction of a tetrazolium salt to a formazan as part of the detection/signaling system.
Abstract:
In an assay for coliform or other microorganisms in a sample, which comprises contacting a mixture of the sample and a liquid growth medium with a material that undergoes a detectable change in the presence of the microorganisms to be assayed, the sample is contained in a well whose base is defined by a filter material, and the mixture is formed by placing the well on the growth medium. A preferred embodiment additionally comprises removing the sample and conducting a further assay adapted to distinguish between the microorganisms to be assayed and any other that may have given a false positive.
Abstract:
Phage can be detected as rapid indicators of the hygienic quality of a sample. Both continuous flow methods and devices and single sample methods and devices, of various volumes, can be used. Test kits can be provided in easy-to-use formats. Certain phage, such as coliphage, are useful as indicators of fecal contamination.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for the rapid assessment of the degree of halitosis comprising the steps of: a) obtaining a sample of fluid and/or tissue from the oral cavity of a subject, b) assessing the amount of beta -galactosidase present in said sample, c) determining the degree of halitosis in said subject, by comparing the result obtained in step b) with appropriate reference values.
Abstract:
A non-radioactive method of detecting a ligand and antiligand complex labelled with alkaline phosphatase or a tracer having alkaline phosphatase conjugated thereto comprises reacting the complex with bromo-chloro-indolyl phosphate (BCIP), phenazine methosulfate (PMS) and dimethylthiazol diphenyl tetrazolium (MTT) and allowing the reaction to proceed to produce a colored formazan or a color change indicative of the presence of the labelled complex. A solution or composition of bromo-chloro-indolyl phosphate (BCIP), phenazine methosulfate (PMS) and dimethylthiazol diphenyl tetrazolium (MTT), as well as a test kit including the same, is also provided for carrying out the chromogenic method of detection.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of bacteriological analysis for the selective detection of Salmonella and a medium for its implementation. The method is based on the specific capacity of Salmonella to ferment glucuronic acid or one of its salts, and not to produce beta -galactosidase. The medium comprises a nutrient which is metabolized by the bacteria, a chromogenic or fluorigenic compound capable of being hydrolyzed by the enzyme beta -galactosidase, glucuronic acid or one of its salts and a pH indicator.
Abstract:
An improved method for testing for the presence of a particular microorganism and/or group of microorganisms characterized by a particular enzyme is provided. The method uses a dye-forming and/or fluorogenic-generating substrate throughout a polymer matrix or on the surface of a solid support member that forms a colored precipitate or fluorescent by-product when cleaved by the enzyme. The precipitate is concentrated on the polymer matrix and/or solid support member to create a visible reaction product, whereas the fluorescent by-product will normally be dispersed into the surrounding medium to some extent. The amount of dye-forming substrate needed is independent of the sample size. The present invention further comprises an enzyme indicator device comprising a dye-forming and/or fluorogenic-generating substrate throughout a polymer system or on the surface of a solid support member.