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Specimen collection apparatus

US9138747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2300/0832
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A specimen collection apparatus is provided. The specimen collection apparatus may include a container, a funnel for removable insertion in an opening of the container, a funnel cover; a removable seal, and a dispensing apparatus sealed within the funnel cover in a reagent-specific atmosphere. The dispensing apparatus may include a cap, a reagent housing attached to the cap, and a reagent designed to liquefy a specimen, stabilize the pH of the liquefied specimen, and be compatible with diagnostic procedures.

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