US 2016/0243543 A1 · DEVICES, SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND KITS FOR RECEIVING A SWAB

Abstract

Methods, devices, systems, and kits useful for the collection and analysis of samples obtained by swabs are disclosed. Swab containers configured for receiving a swab containing a sample; cartridges for holding one or more of: a swab container, a swab, assay units, pipette tips, vessels, transport units, and implements; systems (which may include a sample processing device); kits; and methods for their use are disclosed. A swab container may include an entry port; an assay chamber having an assay port; a conduit comprising an interior channel connecting the entry port; and an interior channel providing fluidic communication between the entry port and assay chamber. An interior channel may be configured to squeeze a portion of a swab placed in or through the conduit. A cartridge may include a cartridge frame configured to receive one or more of swab containers, assay units, transport units, pipette tips, vessels or implements.

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Dependent claims

A container for receiving a swab, comprising:

at least one entry port, said entry port configured to receive at least one swab having a handle;
an assay chamber having an port, said assay chamber being configured to receive at least a portion of a swab;
a conduit comprising an interior channel connecting said entry port with said assay chamber, said conduit being configured to accept at least a portion of said swab handle therein;
wherein said conduit provides fluidic communication between said entry port and said assay chamber effective that passing a swab through said entry port into said conduit allows at least a portion of the swab to be placed within said assay chamber.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Devices, systems, methods, and kits for receiving a swab

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