Devices and methods for enhanced cellular sample transfer

摘要

Described are embodiments of a biological specimen collection transfer and container system and method for handling and processing specimens of cellular, and related particulate matter, directly into a vial or other like container. The vial, or container, assembly includes a series of ridges, protrusions, or like engagement members, that extend from the inside of the vial or container. Application of an external force between the collection apparatus and the engagement members contained within the vial, or container, results in an increased amount of cells, cellular structures, related material, and other particulates to transfer from the collection apparatus to the vial, or like container, thereby improving the sample yield and processing effectiveness of the sample in order to increase diagnostic utility.

主权项

1. A biological specimen collection vial kit comprising:
a collection apparatus comprising any one of the group consisting of: a brush, a spatula, a swab, and a broom; a cap; and a vial consisting essentially of an external surface, a cap interface, a longitudinal axis and an interior surface, wherein the interior surface consists of a plurality of vertical interior surface features parallel to the longitudinal axis that are embedded on and proximate to the interior surface of the vial, wherein the vial is configured for physical agitation between the collection apparatus and one or more of said interior surface features in order to more effectively release cellular specimen material in to the vial.