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US 2025/0025872 A1Published application
Sample collection device and system
AssigneeGregor Diagnostics
InventorsSisi Li, Joel Wipperfurth, Emily Breunig, Tobias Zutz, Mia Shanholtzer, D. Paul Barnes
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Abstract
Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for sample collection. In particular, provided herein are devices, systems, and methods that employ sample collection devices in which the sample is deposited on a capture material and dried via desiccation.
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A device comprising:
- a reservoir configured for collecting and holding a sample;
- and
- a base comprising one or more sample wells, each comprising a capture material,
- wherein the reservoir is adjustably, fluidly connected each of the one or more sample wells.
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A system comprising
- a reservoir configured for collecting and holding a sample;
- a base comprising one or more sample wells, wherein each sample well comprises a capture material;
- and
- a cap comprising a desiccant.
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A method for storing a semen sample, comprising:
- collecting a semen sample in a device comprising a plurality of regions each having a capture material such that a portion of the semen sample is retained by the capture material in the plurality of regions;
- and
- drying the semen sample.
A method for collection and testing of a semen sample, comprising:
- collecting a semen sample on a plurality of capture materials;
- drying the semen sample;
- storing and/or shipping dried semen samples;
- and
- conducting a biological assay on sample obtained from one or more of the plurality of capture materials.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.