A device that dissolves microorganisms present in the environment or clinical samples and extracts nucleic acids from the microorganisms for analysis

摘要

A cartridge that can be positioned inside an air collection component and receive a component for recovering nucleic acids is described, the cartridge being substantially cylindrical and containing a microorganism retaining zone, the retaining zone containing a microorganism lysis mechanism. Also described is a device for collecting microorganisms contained in the air and a device for microorganism lysis.