Abstract: An article for detecting Salmonella microorganisms is provided. The article comprises a highly selective nutrient medium and a plurality of indicator systems. A method of using the article to detect Salmonella microorganisms is also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria.

Abstract: An article for detecting Salmonella microorganisms is provided. The article comprises a highly selective nutrient medium and a plurality of indicator systems. A method of using the article to detect Salmonella microorganisms is also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria.

Abstract: Methods of decreasing non-specific binding in solid phase assays for an analyte are disclosed. In the methods, the solid phase apparatus (lateral flow solid phase apparatus or capillary flow solid phase apparatus) is subjected to elevated heat. The elevated heat can be applied subsequent to application of a test sample to the solid phase apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of capturing bacterial whole cells that includes the use of one or more antibodies having antigenic specificities for one or more distinct analytes characteristic of the specific bacterium, followed by analyzing the target whole cells using a direct or indirect ATP assay.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of analyzing a sample for a bacterium of interest. In particular, the methods involve an initial capture process that includes the use of one or more antibodies having antigenic specificities for one or more distinct analytes characteristic of the specific bacterium. After initial capture of a specific bacterium, techniques of analyzing involve colorimetric techniques, particularly using colorimetric sensors that include polydiacetylene (PDA) materials.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention relates to methods of capturing bacterial whole cells that includes the use of two or more antibodies having antigenic specificities for two or more distinct analytes characteristic of the specific bacterium. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to methods of analyzing a sample for a bacterium of interest. In particular, the methods are useful for detecting one or more analytes characteristic of a bacterium of interest, such as components of cell walls that are characteristic of a bacterium, particularly Staphylococcus aureus.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for preparing and analyzing samples (e.g., mucosal samples) for a microorganism of interest. In particular, the systems and methods are useful for detecting one or more analytes characteristic of a microorganism (i.e., microbe) of interest, such as components of cell walls that are characteristic of a microbe, particularly Staphylococcus aureus.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides biological sample that includes a dry preparation comprising a stabilizer and stabilized, inactivated biological material. In certain embodiments, the biological material may be heat inactivated and/or heat dried. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of making a dried biological preparation. Generally, the method includes collecting a sample of biological material, inactivating the biological material, suspending the sample in a volume of a stabilizer and allowing the stabilizer to dry. In certain embodiments, the biological material may be heat inactivated and/or heat dried.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, which bind to Protein A of Staphylococcus aureus are provided.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies, and antigen binding fragments thereof, which bind to Protein A of Staphylococcus aureus are provided.