Reagentless detection of microorganisms by intrinsic fluorescence

Cory Estes; Andrew Duncan; Brad Wade; Christopher Lloyd; Walther Ellis; Linda Powers

doi:10.1016/S0956-5663(03)00008-3

Reagentless detection of microorganisms by intrinsic fluorescence

Cory Estes, Andrew Duncan, Brad Wade, Christopher Lloyd, Walther Ellis, Linda Powers

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Abstract

Quick and accurate detection of microbial contamination is accomplished by a unique combination of leading-edge technologies described in this and the accompanying paper. In this contribution, a hand-held prototype instrument is described which is capable of statistically sampling the environment for microbial contamination and determining cell viability. The technology is sensitive enough to detect very low levels (∼20 cells/cm² or cm³) of microbes in seconds.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	511-519
Number of pages	9
Journal	Biosensors and Bioelectronics
Volume	18
Issue number	5-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0956-5663(03)00008-3
State	Published - May 1 2003

Keywords

Intrinsic fluorescence
Microbe sensor
Microbial contamination
Optical detection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biotechnology
Biophysics
Biomedical Engineering
Electrochemistry

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