METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTION OF LIVE BACTERIUM WITHIN TEST SUBJECT ANTIGEN THROUGH SPECIFICALLY LABELING THEREOF

摘要

A method and apparatus for detection whereby live bacteria among microbes as an antigen can be detected rapidly in a short period of time through specifically labeling of live bacteria within a test subject antigen and whereby testing assurance can be ensured. The method and apparatus are characterized in that labeled antigen (14) is formed by action, on a test subject antigen such as Escherichia coli, of labeled substance (13) zymolyzable by live bacteria (target bacteria (12)) within the test subject antigen, and the resultant labeled antigen (14) is trapped on an immobilization phase having, immobilized thereon, a specific binding antibody capable of specifically binding to the test subject antigen.