Pathatrix Procedure
To perform a test using Pathatrix there are 4 major steps including sample preparation, pre-incubation, placing the sample in the Pathatrix, and washing and elution.
Once the food samples are ready they are placed in the five independent incubation pots providing heat that makes the Pathatrix more sensitive for the detection of the target organism. Tubing, made of silicone rubber, is then connected to form a loop. Finally magnetic beads particles, coated with an antibody specific to the target pathogen, are added.
The whole process runs for 180 minutes at a temperature between 30-37 degrees Celsius. After the incubation has taken place the target organism, now captured by the reagent, are now retained on the magnetic while unwanted debris is taken away. During the capture phase the microorganisms are removed from the system and further processed, otherwise colonies can be seen within as little as 16 hours.
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