| abstract |
A method is provided for freeze-drying multiple samples of viable microorganisms which method comprises:(i) providing a container comprising multiple wells;(ii) dispensing multiple liquid samples, each sample comprising a viable microorganism, into separate wells of the container;(iii) placing the container in a freeze-drying apparatus; and(iv) freeze-drying the samples present in the wells under conditions that substantially maintain the viability of the microorganisms.Also provided is a container comprising multiple wells, each well comprising a viable freeze-dried sample of a microorganism. |