Dawn E Mciver

US Patent:

20090004688, Jan 1, 2009

Filed:

Jun 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/771327

Inventors:

Dawn E. MCIVER - Crown Point IN, US

International Classification:

C12Q 1/06
C12Q 1/04
C12Q 1/24

US Classification:

435 30, 435 34, 435 39

Abstract:

A sampling system and method may use a kit that has a package enclosing a swab and a receptacle. The swab may have a shaft and a tip. The tip may be substantially made of calcium alginate. The receptacle may contain a diluent, such as sodium citrate, and glass beads. The swab may be used in an environment to sample microorganisms present on surfaces or in equipment. The kit may be used in a method of sampling and the resulting sample may be used in a method of quantitative testing.