The present invention relates to a kit with which a user can conveniently and hygienically collect bio-samples using a collecting rod. A collection kit for collecting a bio-sample using a collection rod according to the present invention comprises: a cap on the lower part of the central part of which a filter is detachably mounted, wherein a cover is formed on the upper part of the filter; a collection rod having a collection unit and a handle part; and a tube fastened with the cap and for accommodating the extraction solution.

An all-in-one self test kit includes: a test tool having a reagent container adapted to store a diagnosis reagent therein and a diagnosis kit with a casing constituted of a first body and a second body and a diagnosis strip disposed inside the casing and having a sucking part for sucking the diagnosis reagent and a diagnosis part reacting to the diagnosis reagent sucked to the sucking part; a sub-body having a container insertion portion for inserting the reagent container thereinto and a kit insertion portion for inserting the diagnosis kit thereinto; a main body for inserting the sub-body thereinto; and a cap fastened and unfastened with an entrance of the main body to open and close the main body.

A device for collecting, preserving and storing a sample of biological fluid comprising a porous medium for collecting and maintaining the membrane integrity of the eukaryotic cells contained in the sample, and their constituents is disclosed, the medium comprising at least 80% by weight of artificial components, advantageously at least 85%, preferably at least 90% of a total weight of the medium; and having a mean flow pore size (MFP) of at least 3 μm.

There was still an unsatisfied need to have a device specifically adapted for the collection of sputum, for example from CF patients. This technical problem is overcome by the kit of the invention comprising a sterile sampling container having a gas-permeable cap, an anaerobic atmosphere generator, and a sealable pouch adapted to receive the sterile sampling container and the anaerobic atmosphere generator therein. This kit is easy to use, cost effective and makes the transport of the sample easy while the sample can be kept viable for several hours. Our in vitro tests show that the use of the kit improves the number of survival colonies by 3 log after 48 h for V. parvula and by 1 log after 24 h for S. aureus.

A sample capture and testing system can include a primary receptacle for receiving a fluid sample, where the primary receptacle has a sensor for label-free detection of an analyte disposed at one side. The primary receptacle can be incorporated in a needle for in vivo capture and testing of a sample. The primary receptacle can be incorporated into a specimen container and used as part of a point of care device.

An absorbent member, and a recorder that identifies a time and a date of fluid absorbed by the absorbent member.

An oral fluid collection device includes a plunger and funnel to simultaneously collect and split a single specimen into metered doses for drug testing. The device may be used with collection tubes for collection of the metered doses and later testing. The device, when used, drives the metered dose into the collection tubes and removes bubbles in the specimen to provide improved accuracy in testing.

A system for laser-based medical use and laser-based oral surgery. The system includes an elongate handle having a proximal end and a distal end; a (e.g., disposable, selectively removable) functional element disposed at the distal end of the elongate handle; and an integral, soft coating material formed about, so as to cover, the functional element and the distal end of the elongate handle. In some implementations, the elongate handle includes a rigid (e.g., polycarbonate) portion and a soft (e.g., thermoplastic elastomer) portion for improving a user's grip of the elongate handle.

Proposed is a diagnostic apparatus including: an anteroom having a first door; a specimen obtainment room having a second door to be closed while the first door is opened after a person designated to be diagnosed enters the anteroom, and a specimen obtainment space where a specimen is obtained from the person; a diagnosis room being kept secluded from an atmosphere of each of the anteroom and the specimen obtainment room; and a negative pressure generator providing a negative pressure in such a manner that pressure in the anteroom is formed above pressure in the specimen obtainment room, wherein a specimen obtainment means for obtaining the specimen from the person in the specimen obtainment room is installed in a direction from the diagnosis room toward the specimen obtainment room, and the specimen obtainment means is sealed from the atmosphere of the specimen obtainment room.

A collection device for a biological sample to capture target compounds such as viruses or other pathogens or particles for testing from within the sample and move the captured target compound to a separate chamber for subsequent processing. The collection device can include an openable substance blister including capture particles located in a cup interior. Capture particles can attract and bind the target compounds from the sample. An extraction tube extracts any nucleic acid from the target compound for storage or subsequent amplification and testing to confirm presence of known microorganisms. The extraction tube can comprise a heat-deformable material and can be connected to a microfluidic cartridge for further processing of nucleic acid including, amplification and detection. The microfluidic cartridge includes valves and a plurality of chambers for amplification.