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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2024
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2019
Provigate Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Norikazu Katayama, Tokyo, JP;
Narushi Ito, Tokyo, JP;
Provigate Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The objective of the present invention is to provide a liquid sample collector capable of collecting a trace amount of a specimen such as a tear safely and in an adequate amount. This trace amount liquid sample collector is characterized in that: the liquid sample collector is provided with a main body and a first absorbent body; the main body has at least one open end portion; the main body includes a hydrophobic material having elasticity; the first absorbent body is disposed at least partially inside the main body; the first absorbent body includes a water-absorbent material; and the first absorbent body is disposed in such a way as to be capable of coming into contact with the outside by way of the at least one open end portion of the main body.