| abstract |
The present invention provides a method for recovering, detecting and quantifying microorganisms in a surface sample. The present invention relates to an article for recovering a sample from a surface, an article for microbial analysis of the sample, and a method of using the article. The article includes a sample collection tool, a sample housing with an optional barrier layer, and a sample-ready reagent strip containing a hydrophilic agent for growing and detecting microorganisms. [Selection figure] None |