| Literature DB >> 25957512 |
Manuela Avolio1, Alessandro Camporese2.
Abstract
We compared two types of liquid-based microbiology devices for microorganism viability according to standardized quantitative elution method CLSI M40-A2. The eSwab® met CLSI acceptance criteria of viability maintenance for all microorganisms tested. The Σ-Transwab® failed to meet CLSI acceptance criteria for Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium nucleatum and Haemophilus influenzae.Entities:
Keywords: CLSI M40-A2; Flocked swabs; Liquid-based microbiology
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 2015 PMID: 25957512 DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2015.05.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Microbiol Methods ISSN: 0167-7012 Impact factor: 2.363