Sample collection device

摘要

Provided herein is technology relating to collecting samples of soft matter compositions, and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices and methods for collecting stool samples.

主权项

1. A device for collecting a sample from a soft matter composition, comprising:
a) a body; and b) a detachable sample capsule attached to the body, said detachable sample capsule comprising:
i) a first half-scoop comprising a concave sample collection surface; andii) a second half-scoop comprising a second sample collection surface opposed to said concave sample collection surface of said first half-scoop;wherein said detachable sample capsule is configured to move between an open state and a closed state, wherein the detachable sample capsule in said closed state comprises a sample collection space configured to enclose a sample; and c) an ejector mechanically connected to said body, said ejector configured to detach said detachable sample capsule from said body when said detachable sample capsule is in a closed state.