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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 23, 2021
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2016
Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations Uk Ltd, Sheffield, GB;
Peter James Tatnell, Cardiff, GB;
Jeffrey Kenneth Horton, Peterston-super-Ely, GB;
Christopher George Norey, Cardiff, GB;
Alan Stuart Pierce, Cardiff, GB;
Robert John, Cardiff, GB;
Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd, Sheffield, GB;
Abstract
Disclosed is a biological sample collectorcomprising a solid supporthaving plural discrete areas (FIG.) for accepting a biological sample, each area being chemically differentiated, for example by having a different chemical treatment sorbed onto the solid support. An envelopeencloses the solid support. A cover portioncan cover the biological sample after collection to prevent infection. UV light can be applied to the collected sample to reduce the risk of infection.