Sample receiving device

摘要

The present invention generally relates to a sample receiving device for releasably storing a substance. The sample receiving device includes a lid having a reservoir for retaining the substance, and a pierceable barrier sealing the substance within the reservoir; and b) a funnel for receiving a sample and configured for closure by the lid. The funnel is configured for releasable attachment to a sample receptacle such that a sample can be provided to the funnel and travel through the channel in the funnel into the sample receptacle. Further, the funnel includes one or more cutting ribs for cutting the pierceable barrier such that upon cutting of the pierceable barrier the substance is released from the reservoir, flows through the channel in the funnel and into the sample receptacle to be mixed with the sample. The present invention also provides a kit for collecting and storing biomolecules.

主权项

1. A sample receiving device for releasably storing a composition, comprising:
(a) a lid comprising a reservoir for retaining said composition, and a pierceable barrier sealing said composition within said reservoir; and b) a funnel consisting of a first open end for receiving a sample and a channel extending from said first open end to a second open end, said first open end configured for closure by said lid and for receiving said composition and said second open end being releasably or permanently attachable to a sample receptacle, wherein said funnel comprises one or more cutting ribs for cutting said pierceable barrier without a twisting action during closure of the lid, wherein the lid is attached to the funnel via a living hinge.