Detection of bacteria in blood culture bottles by time-resolved light scattering and absorption measurement
CA 2092985 C · Owner: Berndt, Klaus W. · Inventors: Berndt, Klaus W.
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Methods and apparatus for detecting bacteria in samples using time-resolved light scattering and absorption measurement are disclosed. The present invention provides a system wherein a plurality of samples may be tested by providing a modulated excitation signal which is introduced into each sample and collected at a point disposed across each sample. The amplitude and phase of the collected signal are then processed to determine the time characteristics, modulation and phase of the signal after it has passed through the sample. By comparing this time characteristics, modulation and phase with the time characteristics, modulation and phase collected at a previous point in time or …
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- Filed March 30, 1993 and granted December 21, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 30, 2013.
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