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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 25, 1998
David Trudil, Reisterstown, MD (US);
Lawrence Loomis, Columbia, MD (US);
Other;
Abstract
The present invention discloses a biological sample collection kit which can be utilized to collect samples of biological origin for use in any recovery and identification method. The biological sample collection kit comprises a sterile device for collecting a sample, a collection and dispersing device for depositing and holding the sample, a device for transferring the sample, and a container for storing the sample to be tested. There may also be a labeling system for identifying the sample and for diluting the sample. The biological sample collection kit preferably contains an outer bag which holds, in a sterile environment, all of the items used in the testing procedures. Additionally, a container of collection fluid is preferably included in the sample collection kit.