Collection and transportation device for microorganisms.

摘要

A collection and transport device for use by medical doctors, veterenarians and laboratory personnel, comprises a plastics tube (1) containing a culture medium, and closing means for the plastic tube. The closing means (2) is preferably provided with a retaining piece (5) for the shaft of a sample swab. The system is specially designed to provide a diffusion-resistant, unbreakable and transparent system. The tube and the closing means may be made from polyannide or polyethylene terephtalate.