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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING TRANSEPITHELIAL SPECIMEN

  • US 20130338533A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2012
  • Published: 12/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for obtaining a sample of cells in epithelial tissue of the body comprising:

  • a brush;

    wherein said brush comprises bristles having sufficient stiffness to penetrate at least said two layers of said epithelial tissue;

    wherein said brush is a non-lacerational brush; and

    wherein the bristles collectively substantially form the shape of a cone.

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