Container and method for collecting, transporting and storing biological tissue samples
US9955953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/305
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention refers to a container (1) for collecting, transporting and storing biological tissue samples, wherein the container (1) is filled with a first component (3) being a fixative and a second component (4) being a fluid, wherein the second component (3) has a lower specific gravity compared to the fixative (3), and is immiscible with the fixative (3). The second component (4) is stratified on top of the fixative (3) to form a protective film to prevent fixative fumes to escape from the container (1). The invention further relates to a method for collecting, transporting and storing biological tissue samples. The method comprises the steps of: filling a first component (3) being a fixative in a container (1), and filling a second component (4) being a fluid in the container (1) filled with the first component (3), wherein the second component (4) has a lower specific gravity compared to the fixative (3) and is immiscible with the fixative (3) so that the second component (4) is stratified on top of the fixative (3) to form a protective film to prevent fixative fumes to escape from the container (1). The method further comprises the step of placing a biological tissue sample…
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