Specimen sample collection device and test system

Details Specimen sample collection device and test system Specimen sample collection device and test system

2005-01-27

2009-11-17

Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition

C422S105000, C422S105000, C436S518000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07618591

ABSTRACT:
A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle. A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator, an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle, a pad compression tube insertable over said absorbent pad within said handle and around an end of said handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to said pad compression tube, and wherein said compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when said collection tube is attached to said pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with said pad compression tube. A specimen sample collection device including a sufficiency indicator made up of a light pipe indicator window. A specimen sample collection device including an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. A specimen sample collection device including a bar code identification. A specimen sample collection device and test system including a lock and key securing mechanism. A specimen sample collection device including a handle one or more analyte test strips. A specimen sample collection device and test system including a reader.

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