Mucolytic tablet for a sample collection device
US10139321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/15
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a mucolytic tablet for a sample collection device that causes mucolysis of biological samples collected in the sample collection device. The mucolytic tablet includes N-acetyl L-cysteine (NALC), a pharmaceutically active mucolytic agent that reduces the viscosity of mucus containing biological samples. The mucolytic tablet also includes one or more chelating agents, water-soluble anti-adherent/s, and at least one buffering agent.
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