Devices and methods for collection, storage and transportation of biological specimens
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1. A device for collecting, storing or transporting a biological specimen comprising an analyte of interest, said device comprising:
- (a) a container defining an interior space having side walls, a bottom and a openable lid;
(b) a matrix inside the container which absorbs at least 0.1 ml of a liquid suspension comprising the biological specimen, and compresses by at least 50% of the volume of said matrix when saturated; and
(c) a desiccant inside the container in vaporous communication with said matrix to dry said liquid suspension.
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Abstract
The present invention provides devices and methods for collecting, storing or transporting liquid suspension of biological specimens containing analytes of interest in a dry state. The dried biological specimens containing analytes of interest are reconstituted and released for subsequent analysis by compressing the matrix in the device. Also provided are kits for collecting, storing, transporting and recovering biological specimens containing analytes of interest.
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1. A device for collecting, storing or transporting a biological specimen comprising an analyte of interest, said device comprising:
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(a) a container defining an interior space having side walls, a bottom and a openable lid;
(b) a matrix inside the container which absorbs at least 0.1 ml of a liquid suspension comprising the biological specimen, and compresses by at least 50% of the volume of said matrix when saturated; and
(c) a desiccant inside the container in vaporous communication with said matrix to dry said liquid suspension. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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