Sample recovery and collection device

摘要

Disclosed herein is a sample recovery and collection device comprising a tube, a cap, an insert, and an opening. The cap includes an O-ring and is removably secured to the tube for sealing the tube. The insert includes a first end having a ring that is adhered to the tube and second end opposite the first end. The insert also includes a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg, each coupled to and extending from the ring to the second end. The opening extends from the ring to the second end and the insert defines a diameter. Also disclosed herein is a kit comprising the sample recovery and collection device. Further disclosed herein is a method of collecting a sample from a subject.

主权项

1. A method of collecting a sample from a subject, the method comprising:
(a) providing a sample recovery and collection device comprising:
a tube;a cap including an O-ring, the cap removably secured to the tube for sealing the tube;an insert including a first end having a ring that is adhered to the tube and a second end opposite the first end, the insert including a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg each coupled to and extending from the ring to the second end; andan opening extending from the ring to the second end, the insert defining a diameter,wherein each of the first, second and third legs includes a plurality of concentric protrusions that project radially from an inside surface of each of the legs; (b) contacting a tip of a swab against a body portion of the subject to obtain the sample; (c) inserting the swab tip through the opening of the insert; and (d) transferring the sample from the swab tip to a solution enclosed within the tube.