Hair root collection kit
US6607699B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/007
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hair root collection kit for delivering hair samples to a laboratory for DNA analysis of the root sheaths includes a card with an adhesive strip extending thereacross for holding the hair samples on the card. With the hair samples on the card, the root sheaths overlie a non-adhesive impermeable plastic area. The card is covered by a clear plastic cover for protecting the hair during delivery to the laboratory.
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