# US 2018/0020823 A1 · Methods and systems for obtaining clinical samples

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- Number: US 2018/0020823 A1
- Document ID: US20180020823A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/480,259
- Filed: 2017-04-05
- Published: 2018-01-25
- Earliest claimed: 2013-09-08
- Assignees: Theranos, Inc.
- Applicants: Theranos, Inc.
- Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes; Jeffrey Blickman; Nicholas Menchel
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180020823A1

## CPC

- A47B 13/16: Holders for glasses, ashtrays, lamps, candles or the like forming part of tables
- A47B 31/02: with heating, cooling or ventilating means
- A61B 5/15003: {for venous or arterial blood}
- A61B 5/150076: {by heating}
- A61B 5/15142: {Devices intended for single use, i.e. disposable}
- A47B 46/00: Cabinets, racks or shelf units, having one or more surfaces adapted to be brought into position for use by extending or pivoting (A47B63/04, A47B77/10 take precedence; writing tables with extensible leaves A47B17/03; with extensible garment holders A47B61/02)
- A47B 91/02: Adjustable feet (self-levelling A47B91/16)
- A47B 97/00: Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- A47B 2037/005: {Tables specially adapted for laboratories}
- A47B 2200/0009: Plate and dish warming plates embedded in table top
- A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B)
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)

## Abstract

Methods for obtaining a sample from a subject include providing a sample collection room within a retail store or physician's office; and obtaining a sample. Methods for analyzing a sample include providing a sample collection room within a retail store or physician's office; obtaining a sample; and analyzing it. A waiting room; a bathroom; and a pass-through from bathroom to sample collection room may be provided. Sample collection rooms may include a warming table; a warming plate; a finger warmer; a fingertip warmer; an air-warmer; a reclining chair; a calming feature; and adjustable lighting. Samples may be analyzed at the collection location or sent to elsewhere for analysis. Sample collection rooms may house a sample analysis device or system. Samples may be small, e.g., a finger-stick, and may be analyzed in a short period of time, e.g., in less than five hours, or less than four hours.

## Claims

### Claim at position 1

1-101. (canceled)

### Claim 102

A system for obtaining a sample from a subject comprising:
a waiting area;
a sample collection room;
a bathroom adjacent said sample collection room;
signage that indicates the waiting area is for a sample collection service;
a pass-through connecting said sample collection room with said bathroom wherein said pass-through is configured to allow the transfer of a sample from said bathroom to said sample collection room;
a flowing water feature in said sample collection room;
adjustable lighting in said sample collection room;
a sound system configured for providing calming sounds in the sample collection room; and
a scent source configured to provide a calming scent in the sample collection room, wherein said scent source is selected from a flower, a candle, an oil, a scented wick, and an aerosol.

### Claim 103 (depends on 102)

The system of claim 102, wherein said sample collection room is located adjacent to a sample analysis device or sample analysis system.

### Claim 104 (depends on 102)

The system of claim 102, further comprising a sample analysis device, a sample transport container configured to hold a plurality of sample containers, or both.

### Claim 105 (depends on 104)

The system of claim 104, wherein said sample analysis device is configured to analyze fluid samples having volumes of about 500 μL or less.

### Claim 106 (depends on 102)

The system of claim 102, further comprising a cabinet, where said cabinet comprises a fan configured to provide ventilation within the cabinet effective to dissipate heat generated by operation of heat-generating equipment within the cabinet.

### Claim 107 (depends on 102)

The system of claim 102, further comprising a cabinet, wherein a plurality of sample analysis devices are housed in said cabinet, where said cabinet comprises a fan configured to provide ventilation within the cabinet effective to dissipate heat generated by operation of the sample analysis devices.

### Claim 108 (depends on 102)

The system of claim 102, further comprising a sample analysis device.

### Claim 109 (depends on 102)

The system of claim 102, further comprising a sample analysis device housed in a cabinet, where said cabinet comprises a fan configured to provide ventilation within the cabinet effective to dissipate heat generated by operation of the sample analysis device.

### Claim 110 (depends on 102)

The system of claim 102, further comprising a plurality of sample analysis devices housed in a cabinet, where said cabinet comprises a fan configured to provide ventilation within the cabinet effective to dissipate heat generated by operation of the sample analysis devices.