The specimen container is intended for use with a microbial detection apparatus and is designed to hold a culture medium and a specimen which is to be analyzed for the presence of microorganisms.
The specimen container is intended for use with a microbial detection apparatus and is designed to hold a culture medium and a specimen which is to be analyzed for the presence of microorganisms.
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| Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 13/193,243, titled “Culture Bottles with Internal Sensors”, filed Jul. 28, 2011. |