Fluid collection device with expresser plug holder

A fluid collection device comprising:

• a collection vial having an open end and a closed bottom with a reservoir chamber for receiving a fluid sample;
• an elongated expresser disposed in said collection vial, having a fluid permeable base enabling passage of the fluid sample into said reservoir chamber, and a bottom flange disposed above said closed bottom;
• a plunger, having a piston and a grip, sized for reception by said expresser;
• a swab, fixable to the plunger piston, for absorbing the fluid sample and expressing the fluid sample through the expresser base upon compression by said piston;
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• a cap for engaging the collection vial open end in order to seal the expresser, fluid test card, swab and plunger within said collection vial.