Self-sampling brush and method for use
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1. A sample collecting device for obtaining a sample from a body cavity, comprising:
- (a) a plurality of elongated flexible bristles of approximately uniform length defining opposing first and second bristle end portions; and
(b) a handle having an elongated portion and a head portion for engaging the first bristle end portions of the plurality of elongated flexible bristles to form a mop-like sample collecting member, wherein the head portion is configured to support the plurality of elongated flexible bristles in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated portion and the first bristle end portions of the plurality of elongated flexible bristles are molded with the head portion of the handle.
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Abstract
A device is provided for self-sampling a body cavity, in particular the cervix, and a method is provided to use the device to obtain samples from the cervix for testing for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA. The device includes elongated flexible bristles attached to a handle to form a mop-like sampling member. The sampling member is rotated to mop the cervix and obtain a sample of cervical cells on the elongated bristles. The sampling device is then withdrawn from the vaginal cavity and the sample is sent for analysis.
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1. A sample collecting device for obtaining a sample from a body cavity, comprising:
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(a) a plurality of elongated flexible bristles of approximately uniform length defining opposing first and second bristle end portions; and
(b) a handle having an elongated portion and a head portion for engaging the first bristle end portions of the plurality of elongated flexible bristles to form a mop-like sample collecting member, wherein the head portion is configured to support the plurality of elongated flexible bristles in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated portion and the first bristle end portions of the plurality of elongated flexible bristles are molded with the head portion of the handle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A brush for self-sampling of cervical tissue, comprising:
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(a) a handle; and
(b) a plurality of bristles of approximately uniform length connected to the handle, wherein each bristle of the plurality of bristles has a modulus of elasticity to form a mop-like sampling head having a soft surface area sufficient to acquire a sample of cervical tissue and the plurality of bristles are molded with the handle. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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