Means and methods for sampling surfaces

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for fixation of a collecting means (9) suitable for collecting biological material, comprising a handle (1), a support means (2), and a fixation means (3), wherein the support means (2) and the fixation means (3) are provided at a common end (4) of the handle (1); wherein the support means (2) is adapted to receive the collecting means (9) covering an exposed end (13) of the support means (2) distal from the handle (1); wherein the fixation means (3) is adapted to provide at least a first clamp structure (5) adapted to fixate the collecting means (9) to the support means (2); wherein the fixation means (3) is substantially rigidly connected to the end (4) of the handle (1); and the fixation means (3) comprises at least a first section (6) distal to the end of the handle (1), and at least a second section (7) more proximal to the end (4) of the handle (1) than the at least first section (6); wherein the first section (6) is provided laterally distal to the longitudinal axis of the handle (1); wherein the second section (7) is provided laterally proximal to the longitudinal axis of the handle (1); and wherein the second section (7) is adapted to fixate the collecting means (9). The present invention relates to a kit-of-parts comprising said device, to a method for hygiene monitoring and use of the device.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.