Sample collection device and method

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2006-11-28

2006-11-28

Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Swab including handle with absorbent material at end thereof

C600S562000, C073S863000, C073S863210, C073S863510, C073S863520, C073S863810, C604S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07141033

ABSTRACT:
Sample collection assemblies and methods that use a collection wand having a working end and an operating end, a collection tube having a barrel portion, an assay chamber, and a partition member, with the working end of the collection wand having a scoop configured for collecting a predetermined sample volume, and with the partition member having an orifice with a boundary complementary to a cross-section of the scoop, whereby an excess of sample material can be excluded from entering the assay chamber.

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