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Specimen sample collection device and test system

  • US 7,618,591 B2
  • Filed: 01/27/2005
  • Issued: 11/17/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A specimen sample collection device, comprising:

  • a handle having a sufficiency indicator; and

    ,an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle;

    wherein said indicator includes a window, a sponge and a loaded spring set into said sponge, wherein said sponge is in fluid communication with the absorbent pad, such that when the sponge is softened by absorption of liquid the spring partially or completely disengages from sponge and snaps into view of said window, providing visual and audible indication that sample volume is adequate.

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