CPC C12M 1/045 (2013.01) [C12M 1/005 (2013.01); C12M 1/007 (2013.01); C12M 1/14 (2013.01); C12M 23/14 (2013.01); C12M 23/22 (2013.01); C12M 25/02 (2013.01); C12M 25/06 (2013.01); C12M 41/34 (2013.01); C12M 41/36 (2013.01); C12N 1/20 (2013.01); C12Q 1/04 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A device, comprising:
a body comprising a waterproof base, a waterproof coversheet attached to the base, and a growth compartment disposed therebetween, the growth compartment having a perimeter and an opening that provides liquid access to the growth compartment;
wherein a portion of the perimeter is defined by a waterproof seal, wherein the portion includes >50% of the perimeter;
a dry cold water-soluble gelling agent adhered to the base in the growth compartment; and
a dry first oxygen-scavenging reagent disposed in the growth compartment.
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