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Automatic bio-sample bacteria detection system

Abstract

Electromechanical device analyzes urine specimens in 15 minutes and processes one sample per minute. Instrument utilizes bioluminescent reaction between luciferase-luciferin mixture and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to determine number of bacteria present in the sample. Device has potential application to analysis of other body fluids.

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Chappelle, E. W., Colburn, M., Kelbaugh, B. N., Picciolo, G. L.. 1971-04-01. Automatic bio-sample bacteria detection system. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19710000054

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