Affiliation:
1. Center for Advanced Sensor Technology University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore Maryland USA
2. Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore Maryland USA
3. Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore Maryland USA
Abstract
AbstractBioburden detection is crucial for food, water, and biopharmaceutical applications as it can directly impact public health. The objective of this study is to develop and validate an assay and protocol for detecting bioburden on solid surfaces, as well as in water, with high sensitivity and accuracy in a rapid manner. Henceforth, a resazurin‐based assay optimized for detecting bioburden has been integrated with a previously developed portable multichannel fluorometer. The microbes were isolated from solid surfaces in different laboratory settings by swabbing technique, and stream water was collected for contamination analysis. Based on the results, the assay and protocol can successfully detect bioburden as low as 20 CFU/cm2 and 10 CFU/mL present in both surface and water samples, respectively.
Funder
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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