Sample collection system and method

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Beisner, William H (Department: 1775)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Including measuring or testing

C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S091000, C422S105000, C436S174000, C436S176000, C436S177000, C436S178000, C436S180000, C435S309100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07915032

ABSTRACT:
A sample collection system includes a vial and a collection stick. The collection stick includes an elongated handle portion and an absorbent head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The absorbent head portion is configured to absorb and retain the fluid sample therein prior to insertion of the collection stick within the vial. During the sample collection process, the collection stick is inserted into the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent head portion into the vial. The absorbent head portion is retained within the vial in a generally compressed state with the handle portion being detached and removed from the vial.

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