Cell collection apparatus

摘要

An apparatus for use in the efficient collection of cell samples from a cytology brush device. The device is a cylindrical container capable of containing a solution. The open end is sealable with a removable cap. The closed end of the container is formed as a conically shaped end and disposed within the conically shaped closed end is a series of fins. The fins are oriented so as to form a fin passageway, which is capable of receiving the bristled portion of a cytology brush. When the cytology brush is rotated, the bristles are agitated against the fins, thus dislodging cell samples. The cell samples are then dispersed within the solution and later retrieved. Disposed at the open end of the container is an insert. The insert has an alignment opening which acts to keep the trailing end of the cytology brush aligned with the leading bristled end of the brush, as it is being rotated within the fin passageway. While the cytology brush device is rotated within the cylindrical container, the container is securely held to a support surface with a Z-shaped clamp. The clamp is attached to a support surface with an adhesive.