Cartridge assemblies for storing biological samples
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1. A cartridge assembly comprising:
- a cartridge comprising a port that is configured to receive a blood sample of a subject from a blood collection device, the cartridge supporting one or more porous matrices for storing and stabilizing the blood sample; and
a cartridge holder configured to releasably couple to and support the cartridge,wherein the cartridge assembly is configured to releasably couple to a deposition chamber of the blood collection device.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are devices, apparatus, systems, methods and kits for collecting and storing a fluid sample from a subject. A device for collecting the fluid sample can include a housing comprising a recess having an opening, a vacuum chamber in the housing and in fluidic communication with the recess, and one or more piercing elements that are extendable through the opening to penetrate skin of the subject. The vacuum chamber can be configured for having a vacuum that draws the skin into the recess. The recess can be configured having a size or shape that enables an increased volume of the fluid sample to be accumulated in the skin drawn into the recess.
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1. A cartridge assembly comprising:
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a cartridge comprising a port that is configured to receive a blood sample of a subject from a blood collection device, the cartridge supporting one or more porous matrices for storing and stabilizing the blood sample; and a cartridge holder configured to releasably couple to and support the cartridge, wherein the cartridge assembly is configured to releasably couple to a deposition chamber of the blood collection device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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