Method and apparatus for transferring a biological specimen to a cellular suspension
US6291234A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M33/02
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method for transferring exfoliated cells from a variety of specimen collection devices to a preservation fluid contained in a specimen vial. The apparatus comprises an interior frame member which is inserted into the specimen vial. The interior frame member includes a cross-bar member and an open-ended well. The cross-bar member includes a blade which provides an edge for scraping exfoliated cells from a spatula type specimen collection device. The cross-bar member also provides a lower edge for disconnecting a broom sampling head from a broom type collection device of disconnecting a combination type sampling head from a Combi.TM. type specimen collection device. The open-ended well comprises a sloped interior wall and a lower edge for removing exfoliated cells from a brush sampling head on a brush type collection device.
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