


Aromatic molecules are released from the bacterial spores a complex of the lanthanide ions and aromatic molecules is formed on the test surface, the complex is excited to generate a characteristic luminescence on the test surface the luminescence on the test surface is detected and quantified.īacteriophage Amplification-Coupled Detection and Identification of Bacterial PathogensĬurrent methods of species-specific bacterial detection and identification are complex, time-consuming, and often require expensive specialized equipment and highly trained personnel. In accordance with the method: bacterial spores are transferred from a place of origin to a test surface, the test surface comprises lanthanide ions. Method and apparatus for detecting and quantifying bacterial spores on a surfaceĪ method and an apparatus for detecting and quantifying bacterial spores on a surface. In accordance with the method: a matrix including lanthanide ions is provided on the surface containing the bacterial spores functionalized aromatic molecules are released from the bacterial spores on the surface a complex of the lanthanide ion and the aromatic molecule is formed on the surface the complex of the lanthanide ion and the aromatic molecule is excited to generate a characteristic luminescence of the complex on the surface and the bacterial spores exhibiting the luminescence of the complex on the surface are detected and quantified. Method and Apparatus for Detecting and Quantifying Bacterial Spores on a SurfaceĪ method and an apparatus for detecting and quantifying bacterial spores on a surface.
