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Integrated device for faeces sampling and occult blood detection

US11337680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2017
Grant dateMay 24, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/49
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is an integrated device for faeces sampling and occult blood detection, which has functions of quantitative collection, dissolution, filtration, detection with immune test strips of the faecal sample, and is convenient to carry and operate, and the device does not leak any liquid during storage, transportation and detection. The device can accurately collect a constant sample with no pollution and leakage, and can quickly determine results of occult blood without the aid of other items. The device can detect faecal occult blood at any time and at any place, can help to overcome the problem of low rate of inspection due to the inconvenience of faeces submission and inspection, further promote the detection of faecal occult blood, and can improve the early diagnosis and screening rate of colorectal cancer of the population.

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