Apparatus for collecting a liquid sample

摘要

The apparatus for collection of a liquid sample (such as a sample of body fluid) includes a tube (1) with a hollow bore (2) extending longitudinally between a first open end (4) and a second open end (3). The second end (3) is longitudinally spaced from the first end (4) and the first end (4) comprises a capillary opening for uptake of the liquid sample by capillary action. The capillary opening (4) has a first axis (A-A) and a second axis (B-B) substantially perpendicular thereto. The first axis (A-A) has a length greater than the internal diameter of the bore (2), and the second axis (B-B) has a length less than the internal diameter of the bore (2). In use the capillary opening (4) is contacted with the liquid sample to be collected. The liquid sample is taken up by capillary action into the bore (2) without introduction of air into the bore (2).