DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE IN THE COLLECTION OF WHOLE SALIVA IN RESEARCH AND DIAGNOSTICS
摘要
An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device for collecting a specimen of oral fluids. The device includes an elongate tubular member with a first end being configured to come into contact with a mouth of a subject. The device also includes a coupler, wherein the first end of the coupler is configured to couple to a second end of the elongate tubular member and wherein the second end of the coupler is configured to couple the device to a collection vial. A chamber is defined by the outer wall of the elongate tubular member and positioned proximate to the second end of the elongate tubular member, and a filter is disposed within the chamber. An exhaust port is defined by the coupler to allow pressure to escape from the device to ease the collection of the specimen.
申请公布号
WO2013025862(A1)
申请公布日期
2013.02.21
申请号
WO2012US51052
申请日期
2012.08.16
申请人
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY;GRANGER, DOUGLAS, A.;SCHROEDER, HANS, W.;SALIVABIO, LLC