NOVEL PROCEDURE FOR GROWTH, IMAGING, AND ENUMERATION OF MICROBIAL COLONIES FOR SEROLOGICAL OR SCREENING ASSAYS

摘要

A novel method is provided, for use within serological or screening assays, wherein microbial colonies are grown on filter membranes in multi-well plates. This process enables the colonies to be stained, imaged, and counted automatically using such automated systems as, e.g., computer and video-based imaging systems.