FLUOROCHROMATIC EXAMINATION WITH MICROORGANISMS IN LIQUID MEDIA
Abstract
About 15 fluorochromates are suitable for inducing satisfactory fluorescence in bacteria and other microorganisms in a liquid medium, in order to improve the conditions for automatic counting in continuous-flow chambers. This applies to living or dead bacteria. The most efficient terminal concentration for the dyes is 1 : 10,000. Fluorochromate solutions should be alkaline (pH 9) but isotonia is not necessary. Under the selected specific experimental conditions, dead or living bacteria cannot be distinguished from each other on the basis of fluorescent reaction. Differentiation of individual types of micro organisms on the basis of fluorescent reaction is not possible in the present experimental arrangement. The disturbance through inherent fluorescence of the dye solutions can be reduced by elution and, to an even greater extent, by the addition of fluorescence-suppressants, e.g. aqueous 1%- potassium iodide solutions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0405452
Entities
People
- H. Eder
Organizations
- United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories