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Method and device for cytology and microbiological testing

  • US 5,139,031 A
  • Filed: 04/08/1991
  • Issued: 08/18/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for collecting cellular components and biological specimens from a fresh unpreserved body fluid for cytology and pathogen testing comprising a syringe, a plurality of specimen collection containers stacked together in fluid communication with said syringe, each specimen collection container comprising a two-piece housing comprising a male member and a female member removably mounted together, a membrane filter means is mounted in said male member adjacent a housing chamber defined by said male member, said membrane filter means allowing biologicaI fluid flow therethrough while concentrating biological components on said membrane filter means, said membrane filter means being easily accessible for removal of the biological components collected thereon.

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