Swab collection kit
US11325129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0832
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A collection system including a storage tray and a swab positioned in the storage tray, wherein the swab is configured to collect a sample comprising one or more microorganisms. The system further includes a generally elongate storage device positioned in the tray. The storage device is configured to contain a culture medium therein and configured to receive therein at least part of the one or more microorganisms collected by the swab. The storage tray includes a first recess configured to receive the storage device in a longitudinal configuration, and a second recess configured to receive the storage device in an axial configuration oriented generally perpendicular to the longitudinal configuration.
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