Means and methods for sampling surfaces

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for fixation of a collecting means () suitable for collecting biological material, comprising a handle (), a support means (), and a fixation means (), wherein the support means () and the fixation means () are provided at a common end () of the handle (); wherein the support means () is adapted to receive the collecting means () covering an exposed end () of the support means () distal from the handle (); wherein the fixation means () is adapted to provide at least a first clamp structure () adapted to fixate the collecting means () to the support means (); wherein the fixation means () is substantially rigidly connected to the end () of the handle (); and the fixation means () comprises at least a first section () distal to the end of the handle (), and at least a second section () more proximal to the end () of the handle () than the at least first section (); wherein the first section () is provided laterally distal to the longitudinal axis of the handle (); wherein the second section () is provided laterally proximal to the longitudinal axis of the handle (); and wherein the second section () is adapted to fixate the collecting means (). The present invention relates to a kit-of-parts comprising said device, to a method for hygiene monitoring and use of the device.