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Method of collecting, identifying, and quantifying saliva

  • US 5,334,502 A
  • Filed: 12/24/1991
  • Issued: 08/02/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/27/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of collecting and identifying saliva for analysis, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) inserting a first absorbent element into the mouth of a subject for application of a fluid saliva specimen thereto,(b) providing a second absorbent element which is separate from said first absorbent element and having a zone of application for transfer of saliva thereto, wherein said zone of application comprises an indicator which indicates the presence of said fluid saliva specimen when contacted with said specimen, said indicator is spaced a predetermined distance from said zone of application to require transfer of a predetermined quantity of saliva to said second absorbent element prior to said applied saliva contacting said indicator, said predetermined distance also provides for collection of a sufficient quantity of specimen which is uncontacted by said indicator to permit subsequent analysis of said specimen,(c) transferring the fluid saliva from said first absorbent element to said zone of application, and(d) observing said indicator for saliva contact therewith in order to determine that said predetermined quantity of saliva has been transferred to said second absorbent element.

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