Flow cytometry-based systems and methods for detecting microbes

摘要: In various embodiments, the present disclosure describes methods and systems for detecting microbes in a sample. The are generally applicable to quantifying number of target bacteria sample counted from detection region flow cytometer histogram. can be employed presence other microorganisms non-target microbe components selectively quantify amount microbe. advantageous over those presently existing testing foodstuffs diagnostic evaluation their speed, accuracy ease use. Various swab collection devices kits useful practicing also described herein.