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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 511-519 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Biosensors and Bioelectronics |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 5-6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Intrinsic fluorescence
- Microbe sensor
- Microbial contamination
- Optical detection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Biophysics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrochemistry