Methods of collecting and transporting vaginal discharge for detection of infectious organisms and to facilitate cervical cancer screening
US7501235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/025
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of testing for the presence of infectious disease agents or host genetic markers comprising applying a device comprising an absorbent and porous material onto the introitus of a female patient; encouraging air drying of at least a portion of the collected vaginal discharge while the device is proximate to the introitus; and determining the presence of infectious disease agents or host genetic markers in the at least partially dried vaginal discharge.
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