Specimen collection device and method
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1. A method for forming a stool collection device comprising providing a polymer to water contained in a toilet bowl, said polymer in an amount sufficient to form in-situ a gel-like matrix capable of supporting stool deposited thereon when hydrated.
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A method and device for collection of a stool specimen. Formation of the device occurs in situ by providing a liquid absorbent polymer to water contained in a toilet bowl. The hydrated polymer forms a matrix that is capable of supported a stool specimen deposited thereon. The method and device provides a simple, economical, and less distasteful means for collecting, sampling and evaluating a stool specimen for diagnosis and/or therapy.
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- 1. A method for forming a stool collection device comprising providing a polymer to water contained in a toilet bowl, said polymer in an amount sufficient to form in-situ a gel-like matrix capable of supporting stool deposited thereon when hydrated.
- 8. A method for collecting a stool sample comprising providing a hydratable polymer to water contained in a toilet bowl, said polymer in an amount sufficient to form in-situ a gel-like matrix capable of supporting stool deposited thereon when hydrated, and providing said stool sample to said matrix.
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12. A stool retention device comprising a stool retaining matrix formed in situ by providing a hydratable granular acrylic acid polymer to water contained in a toilet bowl, said matrix capable of retaining stool deposited thereon.
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13. A stool retention device comprising a stool retaining matrix formed in situ by providing a hydratable spherical acrylic acid polymer to water contained in a toilet bowl, said matrix capable of retaining stool deposited thereon.
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