Method of using flocked swab for collecting biological specimens
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1. A method for collecting a biological specimen to be analyzed, the method being carried out by using a swab comprising a rod terminating in a tip, in which a layer of fibers is disposed by flocking to cover the tip, said layer of fibers having a thickness of 0.6 to 3 mm and a fiber count of 1.7 to 3.3 Dtex, the method comprising collecting a specimen to be analyzed by absorbing a quantity of 40 μ
- l to 100 μ
l of specimen in said layer of fibers.
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The present invention relates to a swab for collecting biological specimens of the type consisting of a rod terminating in a tip covered with fiber with hydrophilic properties to allow absorption of said specimens, wherein said fiber covers said tip in the form of a layer deposited by flocking.
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1. A method for collecting a biological specimen to be analyzed, the method being carried out by using a swab comprising a rod terminating in a tip, in which a layer of fibers is disposed by flocking to cover the tip, said layer of fibers having a thickness of 0.6 to 3 mm and a fiber count of 1.7 to 3.3 Dtex, the method comprising collecting a specimen to be analyzed by absorbing a quantity of 40 μ
- l to 100 μ
l of specimen in said layer of fibers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
- l to 100 μ
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