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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 27, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2013
Genetic Technologies Limited, Victoria, AU;
Debbie Mantzaris, Victoria, AU;
Nicola Charlotte Andrews, Victoria, AU;
Denis Greco, Victoria, AU;
David Jonathan Sparling, Queensland, AU;
Genetic Technologies Limited, , AU;
Abstract
Embodiments relate generally to a sampling device adapted for sampling of biological materials from a subject and methods of use or manufacture of such devices, as well as diagnostic methods employing such devices and kits including such devices. The sampling device may comprise: an outer tube; an elongate insertion member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is distal of the second end, the insertion member being received in and sized to be movable through the outer tube; a coupling portion disposed at the first end of the insertion member; and a sampling portion coupled to the coupling portion and configured to collect the biological materials. The coupling portion is separable from the insertion member.