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  • Title: Reagentless detection of microorganisms by intrinsic fluorescence.
    Author: Estes C, Duncan A, Wade B, Lloyd C, Ellis W, Powers L.
    Journal: Biosens Bioelectron; 2003 May; 18(5-6):511-9. PubMed ID: 12706557.
    Abstract:
    Quick and accurate detection of microbial contamination is accomplished by a unique combination of leading-edge technologies described in this and the accompanying paper. In this contribution, a hand-held prototype instrument is described which is capable of statistically sampling the environment for microbial contamination and determining cell viability. The technology is sensitive enough to detect very low levels ( approximately 20 cells/cm(2) or cm(3)) of microbes in seconds.
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