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Sample collector and assay device and method for its use

  • US 4,624,929 A
  • Filed: 12/03/1984
  • Issued: 11/25/1986
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for collecting a liquid sample, which device comprises:

  • a housing,means attached to said housing for collecting a predetermined amount of a liquid sample, said means comprising a bibulous pad designed to absorb and hold said predetermined amount of liquid sample, andmeans attached to said housing for mating said device with a container having a volume of liquid for dilution of said liquid sample and during said mating creating a pressure differential between the interior of said housing and a chamber formed by said mated housing and container, said pressure differential being sufficient to move a predetermined volume of the liquid through said means attached to said housing for collecting a predetermined amount of a liquid sample and into said housing.

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