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Apparatus for drawing fluid sample and components thereof

US5248480A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1992
Grant dateSep 28, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 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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