Method for protecting personal information

A kit for analyzing protected personal information, which comprises a means for removing the obstructing action of the component added to obstruct the analysis.

A biological sample-collecting vessel for protecting personal information obtained by analyzing a biological sample, wherein said vessel is filled in advance with a component that obstructs the analysis of another component that provides the personal information to be protected.

A database that connects (a) biological sample-collecting vessels for protecting personal information that can be obtained by analyzing a biological sample, wherein the vessels are filled in advance with a component that obstructs the analysis of another component that provides personal information to be protected, and (b) a means necessary for removing the influence of said obstructing component for each of the vessels.

A method for protecting personal information, wherein the method comprises the steps of:

• (1) connecting (a) biological sample-collecting vessels for protecting personal information that can be obtained by analyzing a biological sample, wherein the vessels are filled in advance with a component that obstructs the analysis of another component that provides personal information to be protected, with (b) a means necessary for removing the influence of said obstructing component for each of the vessels, and
• (2) disclosing, according to a request from an individual who requires analysis, a means necessary for removing the influence of said obstructing component for a specific vessel.

A test sample-analyzing device equipped with the following means:

• a) a means for reading an indication on a biological sample-collecting vessel equipped with a means for indicating information necessary for removing the influence of an obstructing means, wherein said vessel for protecting personal information that can be obtained by analyzing a biological sample has been filled in advance with a component that obstructs the analysis of another component that provides personal information to be protected,
• b) a means for implementing a means necessary for removing the obstruction based on information read in step a), and
• c) a means for analyzing the test sample.

A method for analyzing a biological sample, wherein the method comprises:

• a) reading an indication on a biological sample-collecting vessel equipped with a means for indicating information necessary for removing the influence of an obstructing means, wherein said vessel for protecting the personal information obtained by analyzing said biological sample has been filled in advance with a component that obstructs the analysis of a component that provides the personal information to be protected,
• b) implementing a means necessary for removing the obstruction based on the information read in step a), and
• c) analyzing the sample.