Specimen collection apparatus
US9403164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2035 |
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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