Sairauksien diagnostiikassa nõytteen ottoon kõytettõvõksi tarkoitettu võline ja sen kõytt÷

摘要

The invention relates to a device intended for sample collection in the diagnostics of diseases, the device comprising a stick (1) and on the outer surface of its tip a porous part (2) which absorbs, preserves and yields fluid and any cells, microbes and the like possibly present therein, which part is according to the invention a cellulose sponge, preferably a pressure molded cellulose sponge. The invention also relates to the use of the above-mentioned sample collection device for collecting a sample from an infected area containing Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria.