APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LIQUID SEPARATION AND CAPTURE OF BIOLOGICS
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1. A biological fluid filtration assembly comprising a filtration device for filtering a biological fluid sample, and a storage unit (49), the filtration device having:
- a collection chamber (1),a waste reservoir (21), anda filter support platform (15), the filter support platform housing a removable filter cartridge (17) having a filter suitable for capturing biological material present in the biological fluid sample;
wherein the collection chamber, waste reservoir and filter support platform are connectable to permit passage of a biological fluid from the collection chamber into the waste reservoir through the filter of the filter cartridge;
characterised in that the filter cartridge is slidably retained in the filter support platform (15) andthe storage unit (49) body comprising a recess (53) for slidably receiving the filter cartridge, wherein the body is configured such that, when engaged, the filter of the filter cartridge is sealed within the body of the storage unit.
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides apparatus and methods for processing liquids or fluids. Such apparatus and methods are convenient and efficient for low-cost separation, filtration, capture, collection, and/or storage of biologics and related materials. Provided apparatus and methods are designed for point-of-care use and offer advantages for patients and medical practitioners, including advantages in diagnosis and long-term monitoring of conditions.
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1. A biological fluid filtration assembly comprising a filtration device for filtering a biological fluid sample, and a storage unit (49), the filtration device having:
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a collection chamber (1), a waste reservoir (21), and a filter support platform (15), the filter support platform housing a removable filter cartridge (17) having a filter suitable for capturing biological material present in the biological fluid sample;
wherein the collection chamber, waste reservoir and filter support platform are connectable to permit passage of a biological fluid from the collection chamber into the waste reservoir through the filter of the filter cartridge;
characterised in that the filter cartridge is slidably retained in the filter support platform (15) andthe storage unit (49) body comprising a recess (53) for slidably receiving the filter cartridge, wherein the body is configured such that, when engaged, the filter of the filter cartridge is sealed within the body of the storage unit. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33)
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