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Tissue container for molecular and histology diagnostics incorporating a breakable membrane

US9056317B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

16Claims

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Assignee

Becton, Dickinson and Company · US

Inventors

Benjamin R. Bartfeld · Ringwood, US
C. Mark Newby · Ramapo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 7, 2011
Grant date	Jun 16, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 7, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N1/31
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A container for storing a biological sample for molecular diagnostic testing and/or histological testing is provided. The container includes a first chamber for receiving a sample holder therein, a second chamber, and a closure for enclosing the container. A breakable membrane, such as a piercable foil, extends within the container and separates the two chambers. When the breakable membrane is broken, fluid can pass between the first and second chambers. The membrane may be broken through an activator on the closure, such as a depressible member or a rotatable carrier, causing the sample holder to break through the membrane.

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