Collection device for diagnostics of vaginal discharge

A vaginal fluid collection test strip, comprising:

• a fluid absorbing layer disposed between upper and lower protective layers, the upper and lower protective layers comprising at least one opening, wherein said at least one opening is positioned to provide fluidic communication to the fluid absorbing layer and the fluid adsorbing layer comprising a plasma-separating test strip;
• a fluid impervious layer disposed between the upper protective layer and the fluid absorbing layer, the fluid impervious layer comprising a first opening to allow fluid flow to the fluid adsorbing layer and a second opening defining a window for viewing separated plasma.

A vaginal fluid collection system comprising:

• an absorbent layer having a separable absorbent portion, the separable absorbent portion in fluidic contact with the absorbent layer, wherein the absorbent layer is integrated into a tampon, panty liner or menstrual pad.

A vaginal fluid collection system comprising:

• a fluid receptacle having an open top end and extending to a closed bottom end and an optional stem attached to the receptacle at the bottom end thereof, the receptacle having an inner wall and an outer wall and a rim extending circumferentially around the open top end;
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• a lid dimensioned to fit on the rim of the open top end of the receptacle, the lid having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the cap and the rim of the receptacle are dimensioned and arranged to engage to form a fluid tight seal.

A method of analyzing vaginal fluid, comprising:

• collecting vaginal fluid in a vaginal fluid collecting system;
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• analyzing the collected vaginal fluid.