Sample collection devices, kits and methods of use
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1. A sample collection device comprising:
- an active collection component comprising a first surface area configured to be an active collection surface area, wherein the active collection surface area is configured to be the surface area encompassing an exterior edge of an angled fold of the active collection component and wherein the angled fold is formed over the first portion of a handling component;
wherein the active collection component is detachably connected to at least one of a first or a second portion of the handling component; and
wherein the device is configured to;
a) collect a sample from at least a first surface area of a substrate to the active collection surface area; and
b) permit analysis of the sample concentrated on at least a first portion of the active collection surface area.
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Abstract
Devices, methods, and kits are disclosed for collection, labeling and analysis of samples containing a substance of interest. Such devices and methods are used in forensic, human identification, access and importation control, and other investigative technologies to collect even limited amounts of a substance of interest that may be present on a substrate and to facilitate analysis to identify the substance of interest.
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1. A sample collection device comprising:
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an active collection component comprising a first surface area configured to be an active collection surface area, wherein the active collection surface area is configured to be the surface area encompassing an exterior edge of an angled fold of the active collection component and wherein the angled fold is formed over the first portion of a handling component; wherein the active collection component is detachably connected to at least one of a first or a second portion of the handling component; and wherein the device is configured to;
a) collect a sample from at least a first surface area of a substrate to the active collection surface area; and
b) permit analysis of the sample concentrated on at least a first portion of the active collection surface area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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