Apparatus for drawing fluid sample and components thereof
US5248480A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N35/1004
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for drawing a specimen of a body fluid, such as urine from a sample tube. The specimen is drawn through a slide assembly for examination. A sample tube with a special plug and ball valve is described to provide a solids collection chamber with which a uniform amount of body liquid is provided for the specimen.
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