Patent: 6,010,869
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Summary for Patent: 6,010,869
Title: | Method to collect and recover microorganisms from environmental samples |
Abstract: | Presented herein is an improved method to collect and recover microorganisms from environmental samples. The method of this invention comprises the steps of (a) obtaining a sample for testing and, optionally, suspending the sample in a suitable liquid, (b) amending the sample with sodium hexametaphosphate and, optionally, centrifuging the sample to remove solid sediments, insoluble salts, inert materials, and the like, (c) centrifuging the sample through a separation column amended with sodium hexametaphosphate, and (d) recovering the microorganism-containing material remaining above the column for analysis. |
Inventor(s): | Calomiris; Jon J. (Arnold, MD) |
Assignee: | The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air (Washington, DC) |
Application Number: | 09/121,398 |
Patent Claims: | see list of patent claims |
Details for Patent 6,010,869
Applicant | Tradename | Biologic Ingredient | Dosage Form | BLA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Expiredate |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. | ZOSTAVAX | zoster vaccine live | For Injection | 125123 | 05/25/2006 | ⤷ Sign Up | 2039-09-23 |
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