METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SAMPLE SEPARATION

摘要

Methods and devices are provided for sample collection and sample separation. In one embodiment, a device is provided for use with a formed component liquid sample, the device comprising at least one sample inlet for receiving said sample; at least a first outlet for outputting only a liquid portion of the formed component liquid sample; at least a second outlet for outputting the formed component liquid sample at least a first material mixed therein.

主权项

1. A device for use with a formed component liquid sample, the device comprising:
at least one sample inlet for receiving said sample at least a first outlet for outputting only a liquid portion of the formed component liquid sample; at least a second outlet for outputting the formed component liquid sample at least a first material mixed therein, a separator positioned to remove said formed component from the sample after the sample enters the sample inlet and prior to outputting the liquid portion at the first outlet; and a distributor configured to define an interface with the separator to provide a multi-mode sample propagation pattern, wherein at least a first portion of the sample is propagating laterally within the separator and a second portion of the sample is propagating by way of channels of the distributor over the separator.