Sputum collection and washing apparatus and a method of using it
US10898169B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/2873
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical apparatus (FDA Classifications: “Sputum Specimen [In-Home] Self-Collection Device” and “In Vitro Medical Diagnostic Device”) and method for self-collection, transport, decontamination and storage preservation of expectorated sputum specimens, to optimize specimen quality and reliability of clinical laboratory stain interpretation, culture and molecular diagnostic tests, thereby improving laboratory support for pathogen-specific treatment (antibiotic stewardship).
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