Inventors:
Klas D. Romberg - Lowell MA, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/04, C12M 1/34
Abstract:
A system, a method, and apparatus for determining the presence of an agent in a sample. The system includes a sampler for collecting the sample, and an attachment means for attaching the sampler to the sample. In addition, the system includes a carrier, wherein the sampler with the sample is substantially aligned with a portion of the carrier. The system also includes an analyzing device which is substantially aligned with the carrier and the sample. Finally, the system includes a chemistry for identifying an indicator of the agent in the sample as determined by the analyzing device.