| abstract |
Methods and Devices for Filtration A method for filtering a liquid sample is provided, which includes passing a sample comprising at least one biological organism through a filter membrane to a passive volume flow of at least 1.45 l / m2. h.kpa (10 l / m2.h.psi), wherein the filter membrane comprises a maximum pore size (bubble point) of no more than 1.0 µm, thus retaining at least one biological organism on the surface of the membrane. membrane, and detecting at least one biological organism trapped on the surface of the filter membrane. |