| 摘要 |
Methods of using a biological sample collection device comprising a collection portion and a body portion, the body portion including a holding portion for holding a biological sample storage medium, and a sample transfer means, such as a cover. The collection portion can be arranged in a first position separated from the body portion for collecting a sample, and in a second position at least partly between the sample transfer means and the holding portion, with the sample transfer means being operable to push the collection portion towards a position at which the holding means is arranged to hold the biological sample storage medium, enabling a sample held in the collection portion to be transferred to the latter. |
| 主权项 |
1. A biological sample collection device, comprising:
a collection portion carrying a biological sample collection medium; and a body portion comprising a storage medium holding portion for holding a biological sample storage medium at a holding position, and a sample transfer cover portion, the biological sample collection device configured to allow a first configuration and a different second configuration, wherein: in said first configuration, the collection portion is at a first position spatially separated from the body portion for collecting a biological sample on the biological sample collection medium; and in said second configuration, the collection portion is at a second position at least partly between the sample storage medium holding portion and the sample transfer means, and the sample transfer means is operable to apply a force to the collection portion, whereby said collection portion is compelled towards said holding position so that, when the storage medium holding portion holds a biological sample storage medium, the biological sample collection medium is pushed against said biological sample storage medium; wherein when the collection portion is at said second position, the collection portion is at least partly enclosed by the sample transfer cover portion and the storage medium holding portion; and wherein said sample transfer cover portion is movably connected to said storage medium portion for movement between an open position, for facilitating movement of the collection portion from said first portion to said second position, and a closed position for enabling operation of the sample transfer cover portion to apply said force. |
