BLOOD SAMPLING, STORAGE AND TREATMENT APPARATUS

摘要

Systems and methods for collecting blood and other liquid samples. A sample holder may include a cap and porous element arranged to receive a blood or other liquid sample. The porous element may be stored in a sealed container, e.g., immediately after blood sample collection, and the sample dried while sealed in the container.

主权项

1. A sample holder, comprising:
a cap arranged to engage with and close an opening of at least one vessel, the cap having a top and a bottom, and a gripping surface between the top and bottom; a porous element attached to the bottom of the cap and extending away from the bottom of the cap, the porous element arranged to hold blood in an inner space of the porous element; and a container having an internal space constructed and arranged to receive the cap and porous element into the internal space, the container including a cover arranged to enclose the cap and porous element in the internal space.