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Sample collection assembly for collection of a bulk and drop sample

US6361505B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2000
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B10/0045
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sample collection assembly provides for the simultaneous collection of a bulk sample and a drop sample. The assembly includes a specimen collection container for collection of the bulk sample from an insertable probe. A drop sample substrate is positioned across an open end of the container or the closure that is in the open end of the container. The drop sample substrate is puncturable by the probe upon probe insertion. The drop sample substrate includes a drop sample retaining surface for retaining the drop sample upon withdrawal of the probe from the container.

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